RED CHILLI POWDER

ParameterSpecification
Product NameRed Chilli Powder
HS Code09042219
OriginIndia
Botanical NameCapsicum annuum / Capsicum frutescens
FamilySolanaceae
Harvest TimeFebruary to April
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 16 MTS, 40 Ft: 27 MTS
Appearance/Color       Bright red to deep red fine powder
Aroma / FlavorSpicy, pungent, typical chilli flavor
QualityPremium (Teja, S17, Byadgi, 334, Kashmiri, etc.)
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.25%
Volatile OilMin. 0.5 mL/100g
Capsaicin Content0.2% – 0.6% (Variety-based)
SHU (Pungency)5,000 – 100,000 SHU (based on variety)
ASTA Color Value50 – 180 ASTA (depending on type)
Total AshMax. 8.00%
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Description

1. Product Overview

Red Chilli Powder is a bold, vibrant spice made by finely grinding sun-dried red chillies. Renowned for its heat, color, and flavor-enhancing properties, it is a staple across Indian and global cuisines. The spiciness ranges from mild to intensely hot, depending on the chilli variety used.

As an exporter based in Gujarat, India, we supply premium-quality red chilli powder that is finely milled, hygienically processed, and carefully packed to preserve its natural color, pungency, and freshness. We offer customized heat levels and mesh sizes to meet the specific needs of food manufacturers, processors, retailers, and importers worldwide.


2. Applications

Culinary Use:

  • Essential in curries, sauces, pickles, chutneys, snacks, and seasoning blends

  • Adds spicy heat and a rich red color to dishes

Industrial Use:

  • Used in food processing, ready meals, frozen foods, and spice mixes

Retail & Export:

  • Ideal for FMCG brands, spice exporters, supermarkets, and bulk distributors

  • Available in retail-ready pouches and bulk packaging options


3. Cultivation & Export Markets

Our chillies are sourced from India’s key chilli-growing states: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, and processed at our state-of-the-art unit in Gujarat.

Export Destinations:

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore

  • Europe: UK, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil

  • Africa: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand


4. Varieties Available

VarietyHeat Level (SHU)ColorDescription
Kashmiri5,000–8,000Bright RedMild spice, rich natural color
Teja/S460,000–80,000Deep RedVery hot and pungent
Byadgi8,000–15,000Dark RedMild to medium heat, aromatic
Guntur30,000–45,000Bright RedMedium-hot with vibrant red hue

Custom blends and mesh sizes available upon request.


5. Indian & Foreign Names of Red Chilli Powder

Indian Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiLal MirchGujaratiLal Marcha
MarathiLal MirchiBengaliLanka
TamilMilagai PodiTeluguKaram Podi
KannadaKempu MensinakayiMalayalamMulaku Podi
PunjabiLal MirchSanskritRakta Maricha

Foreign Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishRed Chilli PowderFrenchPiment Rouge
SpanishChile RojoGermanRotes Chilipulver
ItalianPeperoncino RossoArabicفلفل أحمر مطحون
RussianКрасный перецChinese红辣椒粉 (Hóng làjiāo fěn)

6. Packaging & Customization

Retail Packaging:

  • 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg laminated pouches (sealed or zip-lock)

Bulk Packaging:

  • 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, 50kg PP woven sacks, paper bags, or HDPE food-grade drums

Private Labeling:

  • Custom branding, multilingual labeling, barcode, MRP, and packaging formats

  • Available in pillow pouch, stand-up pouch, or jar packaging as per client specifications


7. Certifications & Quality Assurance

  • FSSAI Certified

  • ISO 22000:2018

  • HACCP Compliant

  • Spice Board of India Registered Exporter

  • Lab-tested for purity, aflatoxin levels, and pesticide residue

  • FDA and EU Food Safety Compliance available upon request


8. Payment Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms:

  •  T/T: 30% advance and 60% on product dispatch, and 10% against BL.

Pricing Options:

  • FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai)

  • CIF and CNF available

Delivery Time:

  • Dispatch within 7 to 10 days of contact information.

Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port/ JNPT Port (Nhava Sheva)/ Chennai Port

Samples:

  • DHL shipping charges to be borne by the buyer