Sun-Dried Red Chilli & Premium Spice Export Guidelines
Comprehensive guide on quality standards, ASTA color rating, SHU heat levels, and moisture control for international red chilli exports.
Sun-Dried Red Chilli & Premium Spice Export Guidelines
Posted At: May 03, 2025 | Views: 879
Article Overview
In international agro-commodity trading, maintaining stringent quality standards for dried red chilli exports is essential for meeting European Union, USFDA, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) import regulations. EVES Global ensures every shipment meets top-tier grade specifications.
Ingredients & Technical Composition
Whole Sun-Dried Red Chilli (Capsicum annuum)
- Pungency (SHU): 75,000 – 100,000 SHU (High Heat Level)
- Color Rating (ASTA): 60 – 90 ASTA Color Units
- Moisture Content: Max 10.0% (Strictly Controlled)
- Loose Seeds / Foreign Matter: Max 1.0%
- Aflatoxin & Ochratoxin A: Below EU/FDA Permissible Thresholds
Packaging & Storage Specifications
Proper bulk packaging prevents moisture absorption and preserves essential oleoresin content during ocean transit:
- Standard Packing: 10 kg, 25 kg, or 50 kg PP / Jute Bags
- Container Loadability: 14 MT in 20ft FCL / 26 MT in 40ft HC FCL
- Storage Conditions: Cool, dry warehouse at 15°C – 20°C
- Shelf Life: 24 Months from date of processing