RED CHILLI POWDER

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Red Chilli Powder
HS Code	09042219
Origin	India
Botanical Name	Capsicum annuum / Capsicum frutescens
Family	Solanaceae
Harvest Time	February to April
Packing	1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity	20 Ft: 16 MTS, 40 Ft: 27 MTS
Appearance/Color	Bright red to deep red fine powder
Aroma / Flavor	Spicy, pungent, typical chilli flavor
Quality	Premium (Teja, S17, Byadgi, 334, Kashmiri, etc.)
Moisture	Max. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble Ash	Max. 1.25%
Volatile Oil	Min. 0.5 mL/100g
Capsaicin Content	0.2% – 0.6% (Variety-based)
SHU (Pungency)	5,000 – 100,000 SHU (based on variety)
ASTA Color Value	50 – 180 ASTA (depending on type)
Total Ash	Max. 8.00%

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 New Delhi, 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. Key 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

Variety	Heat Level (SHU)	Color	Description
Kashmiri	5,000–8,000	Bright Red	Mild spice, rich natural color
Teja/S4	60,000–80,000	Deep Red	Very hot and pungent
Byadgi	8,000–15,000	Dark Red	Mild to medium heat, aromatic
Guntur	30,000–45,000	Bright Red	Medium-hot with vibrant red hue

Custom blends and mesh sizes available upon request.

5. Indian Regional Names & Foreign Language Names

Indian Names:

Language	Name	Language	Name
Hindi	Lal Mirch	Gujarati	Lal Marcha
Marathi	Lal Mirchi	Bengali	Lanka
Tamil	Milagai Podi	Telugu	Karam Podi
Kannada	Kempu Mensinakayi	Malayalam	Mulaku Podi
Punjabi	Lal Mirch	Sanskrit	Rakta Maricha

Foreign Names:

Language	Name	Language	Name
English	Red Chilli Powder	French	Piment Rouge
Spanish	Chile Rojo	German	Rotes Chilipulver
Italian	Peperoncino Rosso	Arabic	فلفل أحمر مطحون
Russian	Красный перец	Chinese	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