| Appearance | Whole dried chilli pods |
|---|---|
| Color | Deep red to bright red |
| Length | 5 cm to 12 cm |
| Moisture Content | 10% max |
| Flavor/Aroma | Strong spicy aroma |
| Broken Pods | 2% max |
| Foreign Matter | 1% max |
| Moisture Content | 10% max |
|---|---|
| Total Ash | 8% max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.5% max |
| Pungency (SHU) | 15,000 – 50,000 SHU |
| Aflatoxin | As per international standards |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
| Teja Chilli | Highly pungent with bright red color |
|---|---|
| Byadgi Chilli | Low pungency with deep red color, ideal for coloring |
| Guntur Chilli | Balanced color and pungency |