About Red Chili Powder
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Family: Solanaceae
Part used: Fruit
Harvesting month: January, February, March, October, November, December
Packaging and labelling As per buyer requirement.
- Chilies a fruit which belongs to Capsicum genus. It has many varieties which are differentiated on its pungency measured on ScovilleScale. Chili fruit when ripened and dried becomes red chilli, which is further grounded to form red chilipowder. These are categorized as hot pepper.
- Red chili became famous all around the world because of its characteristics like pungency, taste and flavor matched black pepper, which was very expensive during old times and thus it became one of the most important and integral spices.
- Major chili growing countries are India, China, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Mexico, Vietnam, Peru, Pakistan, Ghana, and Bangladesh. These countries produce approximately 85% of the total red chilies in the world.
- Among all the major producers, India dominates in chilliproduction and is the largest exporter as well due to superior quality found here. In India major production comes from Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Orissa and Rajasthan. Guntur is the major physical market for red chillies.
Specification of Red Chili Powder
| Perticulars | Content |
|---|---|
|
Moisture content (w/w) |
12% max |
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Ash Content (w/w) |
8% max |
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Acid Insoluble Ash (w/w) |
1.5% max |
|
Scoville Heat |
15000 to 90000 |
|
Purity |
98% to 99.5% |
|
Extraneous Matter |
1% max |
Why to Choose Red Chili Powder
Features & Quality Assurance
- Elimination of all ferrous contamination in ground spices using 9500 Gauss German magnets.
- ETO/ Steam treatment for sterilization for both whole and ground form.
- Heat Drying Treatment in spices to reduce moisture and contamination of spices.
- In-House microbiological and physical analysis of spices.
- Mechanized processes followed for end product spices include.
- Mechanized Cleaning and Sorting of spices to ensure purity.
- Extreme care taken for Roasting & Blending of spices to enhance flavor by using sophisticated, fully automated state of the art equipment.
- The Masalas so produced are different and unique due to its quality of quick dispersibility.
- Scoville heat units as per customer specification – from minimum 15,000 shu to maximum 90,000 shu.
- Scientifically graded.
- Hygienically packed.
Health Benefits
- Benefits the digestive tract.
- Promotes a healthy heart.
- Mitigates migraines.
- Relieves joint pain.
- Improves metabolism.
- Reduces cancer risk.
- Fights the flu, colds and fungal infections.
- Prevents bad breath.
- Prevents allergies.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts (Approximate per 100 g)
| Perticulars | Content |
|---|---|
|
Calories |
453.9 Kcal |
|
Total Fat |
21.58 g |
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Saturated Fat |
3.63 g |
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Polyunsaturated Fat |
11.53 g |
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Monounsaturated Fat |
4.36 g |
|
Trans Fat |
0 g |
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Cholesterol |
0 mg |
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Sodium |
330 mg |
|
Total Carbohydrate |
50.46 g |
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Dietary Fiber |
30.59 g |
|
Sugars |
5.81 g |
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Protein |
14.46 g |
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Vitamin A |
112 mug |
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Vitamin C |
40.56 mg |
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Calcium |
156 mg |
|
Iron |
14.15 mg |