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 |