Specify by Heat and Colour, Not by Name
Chilli is bought on two measurable properties: heat, measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), and colour, measured in ASTA units. Naming a type tells a supplier very little — stating SHU and ASTA tells them exactly what you need.
If you are unsure of the SHU and ASTA your application needs, send a sample of what you currently buy and we will match it.
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Chilli is supplied whole (with or without stem), or processed. Stemless costs more per kilo but ships more product per container, since stems are dead weight.
Typical Specifications
On specifications: the figures above reflect standard industry specifications for this product. Your actual batch values are confirmed on a NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis issued against your specific lot — provided with every shipment, and with sample orders before you commit to bulk. We do not ask buyers to take a specification on trust.
Documentation — Handled End to End
Chilli attracts specific scrutiny for aflatoxin and for Sudan dye adulteration. Both are tested and reported on every lot. Spices Board OSCS certification is mandatory for EU shipments.
HS Code 0904.21 (dried, neither crushed nor ground) · 0904.22 (crushed or ground). Halal and Organic available on request.
How Ordering Works
MOQ is discussed at order stage based on profile and destination. Payment by advance TT, LC at sight, or DP/DA case by case.
Buyer Questions
How should I specify dried chilli when ordering?
State the two measurable properties buyers actually need: heat in Scoville Heat Units and colour in ASTA units. A high-colour low-heat profile might be 500 to 8,000 SHU with ASTA 120 to 160, while a high-heat profile could exceed 40,000 SHU with ASTA 30 to 60. If you are unsure, send a sample of your current material and we will match it.
What is ASTA colour value and why does it matter?
ASTA is the standard measure of extractable colour in chilli. Higher ASTA means more intense red colour transfer into the finished product. Buyers producing sauces, oleoresin or paprika-style colouring specify high ASTA. Buyers driven by heat rather than appearance care less about it and pay accordingly.
What are Sudan dyes and why are they tested?
Sudan dyes are industrial colourants that have historically been used to adulterate chilli products to boost apparent colour. They are banned in food across the EU, the US and most regulated markets, and detection results in immediate rejection and recall. Every lot we ship is tested by LC-MS and the result appears on the Certificate of Analysis.
Is aflatoxin a concern in dried chilli?
Yes. Chilli is subject to aflatoxin limits in most import markets, and testing by HPLC on a batch-specific basis is essential. Limits vary by destination, so confirm the applicable figure for your market at enquiry stage and check that the COA reports against that standard.
What HS code applies to dried chilli?
Dried chilli, neither crushed nor ground, is exported from India under HS Code 0904.21. Crushed or ground chilli, including flakes and powder, falls under HS Code 0904.22. We declare the correct code on all shipping documents.
Should I buy stemless or with stem?
Stemless costs more per kilogram but ships more usable product per container, because stems are dead weight that you pay freight on and then discard. If you are grinding or extracting, stemless is almost always the better economics. With-stem is normally chosen for traditional retail presentation.
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