
🌶️Premium Chilli Flakes
Full Product Description
Chilli flakes, also known as crushed red pepper, are made by drying and crushing whole red chillies into coarse flakes that retain both seeds and skin. Renowned for their fiery heat and deep red color, chilli flakes are a popular spice used to add spice, warmth, and a visually striking texture to a wide range of global dishes. From Italian pizzas and pastas to Indian curries, Asian stir-fries, Mediterranean marinades, and Mexican salsas, chilli flakes bring both intensity and character to any recipe.
Crafted from sun-dried, high-quality red chillies, the flakes are carefully processed to preserve their pungency, aroma, and natural oils. They offer a consistent spicy kick with a slight smokiness, making them a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. Available in various heat levels and flake sizes, chilli flakes are often added as a topping or mixed into sauces, pickles, rubs, and seasoning blends for instant heat and flavor enhancement.
Key Features
Chilli flakes are loved for their versatility, long shelf life, and strong flavor. Unlike ground chilli powder, they offer a slow, sustained release of heat and texture, which makes them perfect for garnishing or layering spice in complex dishes. Their vibrant red color also adds visual appeal, making them ideal for food styling and gourmet preparations. Chilli flakes are easy to store, free-flowing, and compatible with a wide variety of cuisines and spice blends.
Health Benefits
In addition to their culinary advantages, chilli flakes offer several health benefits. They are a natural source of capsaicin, a powerful compound known to boost metabolism, support fat burning, and improve blood circulation. Chilli flakes are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and carotenoids, which support immune health and fight inflammation. Regular consumption in moderate amounts may help with appetite control, pain relief, and even heart health by reducing cholesterol buildup. Their warming properties also aid digestion and enhance nutrient absorption.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Attribute | Value |
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HS Code | 09042219 |
Packing | 10/15/20/25 Kgs – HDPE/PP Bag or Customized |
Loading | 12 MTS (20 FT), 24 MTS (40 FT) |
Supply Period | All Year Around |
Origin | India |
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS
Attribute | Value |
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Appearance/Color | Bright to Deep Red With Chili Seeds |
Variety | Teja (S17), Sannam (S4/S10), Kashmiri, etc. |
Size | 1 x 3 mm or 3 x 6 mm |
Odor | Typical of Chilli |
Taste/Flavour | Spicy |
Quality | Premium |
Seeds | 5.00% – 30.00% |
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Parameter | Maximum Allowable Limit |
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Moisture | 14.00% |
Hot water insoluble | 20.00% |
Ash content | 5.00% |
Acid insoluble ash | 0.50% |
Pungency | 1000 – 80000 SHU |
Capsaicin content (%) | 0.006 – 0.50% |
ASTA | 40 – 140 (Max) |
Foreign Material | 1.00% |
Major Defects | 1.00% |
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Parameter | Limit |
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Total Plate Count (TPC) | 100000 cfu/gm |
Coliform Germs | 500 cfu/gm |
E-Coli | 10 cfu/gm |
Yeast & Molds | 1000 cfu/gm |
Salmonella | Absent in 25 gm |
Bacillus Cereus | 10 cfu/gm |
MYCOTOXINS
Parameter | Limit |
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Aflatoxin – B1 | 5 PPB |
Total Aflatoxin (B1, B2, G1, G2) | 10 PPB |
Sudan Total (I – IV) | Not Detected |