Chillies
Parameter | Specification |
Type | Whole Dried Red Chilies |
Varieties | Sannam, Teja, Byadgi, Guntur, 334, etc. |
Color | Bright Red / Deep Red / Dark Red (variety-dependent) |
Length | 5 cm – 12 cm |
Pungency (Heat Level) | 5,000 – 100,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) |
Moisture Content | Maximum 12% |
Foreign Matter | Maximum 0.5% |
Admixture | Maximum 1% |
Broken/Crushed Pods | Maximum 2% |
Damaged/Discolored Pods | Maximum 1% |
Odor | Characteristic Pungent, Free from Off-Odor |
Skin Texture | Wrinkled or Smooth (based on variety) |
Seed Content | Varies by type (high in Sannam, low in Teja) |
Insect Infestation | Free from live or dead insects |
Shelf Life | 12 to 24 months (dry and airtight storage) |
Packaging | 25 kg / 50 kg PP or jute bags, vacuum-packed for export |