Supplier From
Ahmedabad,
Gujarat,
India
Supplier From
Ahmedabad,
Gujarat,
India
Pepper, also known as crushed red pepper, are derived from dried red chili peppers (Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens) and are widely used as a seasoning in the food and spice industry. Below are the general specifications for chilli flakes:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Coarse, crushed dried red chili flakes with visible seeds
Color: Bright red to dark red with yellowish-white seeds
Odor & Taste: Strong, pungent aroma with a hot, spicy taste
Texture: Free-flowing, non-clumped, uniform flakes
Size: 3-5 mm (customizable as per requirement)
Moisture Content: Max 8-10%
Purity: Min 99% (export quality)
Foreign Matter: Max 0.5%
Admixture: Max 0.5-2%
Seed Content: 10-30% (depending on grade)
Chemical Properties:
Capsaicin Content: 0.5-1.5% (responsible for spiciness)
Scoville Heat Units (SHU):
Mild: 5,000-15,000 SHU
Medium: 15,000-30,000 SHU
Hot: 30,000-50,000+ SHU
Total Ash Content: Max 8%
Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 1.5%
Carbohydrates: 40-50%
Protein Content: 10-15%
Fat Content: 8-12%
Fiber Content: 20-30%
Microbiological Standards:
Total Plate Count: Max 100,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: Max 1,000 CFU/g
Coliforms: <10 CFU/g
E. Coli: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Max 10 ppb
Contaminants & Adulterants:
Pesticide Residues: As per country-specific regulations (FSSAI, EU, FDA)
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): <0.2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): <0.1 ppm
Arsenic (As): <0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): <0.05 ppm
Artificial Colors & Additives: Must be absent
Foreign Matter: Max 0.5%
Applications of Chilli Flakes:
Food Industry: Used in pizzas, pastas, sauces, soups, pickles, and spice blends
Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda: Used for digestion, metabolism boost, and pain relief
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in herbal formulations and topical creams
Animal Feed: Used as a natural additive for poultry and livestock