Chillies

ParameterSpecification
TypeWhole Dried Red Chilies
VarietiesSannam, Teja, Byadgi, Guntur, 334, etc.
ColorBright Red / Deep Red / Dark Red (variety-dependent)
Length5 cm – 12 cm
Pungency (Heat Level)5,000 – 100,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)
Moisture ContentMaximum 12%
Foreign MatterMaximum 0.5%
AdmixtureMaximum 1%
Broken/Crushed PodsMaximum 2%
Damaged/Discolored PodsMaximum 1%
OdorCharacteristic Pungent, Free from Off-Odor
Skin TextureWrinkled or Smooth (based on variety)
Seed ContentVaries by type (high in Sannam, low in Teja)
Insect InfestationFree from live or dead insects
Shelf Life12 to 24 months (dry and airtight storage)
Packaging25 kg / 50 kg PP or jute bags, vacuum-packed for export

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