MOQ: 500 KG | Bulk & Export Supply Only
Red chilli powder is used across food manufacturing applications including curry powders, spice blends, seasoning mixes, sauces, processed meats, snack seasonings, pickles, ready meals, soups, and marinades. The high ASTA color value and natural pungency make it a dual-function ingredient — providing both color and heat to the finished product.
For curry powder producers, garam masala manufacturers, and spice blend formulators where red chilli powder provides color, pungency, and visual identity in blended spice products.
For sauce, ketchup, chutney, and condiment manufacturers where red chilli powder provides consistent heat and color in liquid and semi-liquid formulations.
For snack seasonings, coating mixes, and fried snack applications where red chilli powder provides uniform heat and color distribution across product surfaces.
For processed meats, ready meals, instant soups, and packaged food products requiring consistent chilli heat and vibrant red color.
Every specification choice involves trade-offs. Understanding these trade-offs helps you specify requirements that match your actual application needs rather than defaulting to “tightest possible” specifications that may increase cost without benefit.
ASTA color value is the most critical parameter for chilli powder — it determines coloring power in your finished product. Byadgi chillies typically deliver 150–200+ ASTA, making them preferred for color-heavy applications. Guntur chillies offer 80–120 ASTA with higher pungency. Request ASTA data in the CoA and select the variety that matches your color requirements.
Pungency varies significantly by chilli variety. Kashmiri chillies provide deep red color with low pungency — ideal for color without excessive heat. Guntur and Teja chillies deliver high pungency for spicy products. Specify your required heat level (SHU range) and select the appropriate variety.
Mesh grade affects dissolution, texture, and appearance in your product. Fine powder (60–80 mesh) dissolves quickly in sauces. Medium grind (40–60 mesh) works for dry seasoning blends. Inconsistent mesh grade causes uneven heat and color distribution. Confirm exact mesh grade before ordering.
Red chillies are susceptible to aflatoxin contamination if dried and stored improperly. Always request aflatoxin test results in the CoA for every batch. Verify that the supplier follows proper drying, storage, and quality control practices to minimize contamination risk.
Based on our experience with United States buyers, these are the most common sourcing mistakes that lead to disputes, rejections, or quality issues:
Our MOQ ensures commercial-grade production economics, consistent quality across batches, and competitive pricing for bulk buyers. Smaller sample orders can be arranged for quality evaluation.
We don’t publish fixed prices because fixed prices in agricultural commodity trading often lead to disputes, unfulfilled expectations, and buyer dissatisfaction. Here’s why requirement-based quotations work better for serious commercial buyers:
Exporting to United Kingdom requires compliance with FSA (Food Standards Agency) regulations. We provide comprehensive documentation support to facilitate smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
Exporting to United States requires compliance with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations. We provide comprehensive documentation support to facilitate smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
Exporting to Australia requires compliance with DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) regulations. We provide comprehensive documentation support to facilitate smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
Exporting to UAE requires compliance with ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology) regulations. We provide comprehensive documentation support to facilitate smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
Exporting to Canada requires compliance with CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulations. We provide comprehensive documentation support to facilitate smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
Note: Documentation requirements may vary based on your specific product use and import license. We recommend confirming requirements with your customs broker before placing orders.
Agricultural products have inherent variability. Our quality control processes aim to minimize this variability while being transparent about what can and cannot be guaranteed.
Every production batch is tested for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters before shipment approval.
Moisture content and particle size are monitored throughout production to ensure specifications are met consistently.
Pre-shipment samples can be provided for buyer verification to ensure production batch matches expected quality.
Once specifications are established, repeat orders follow documented specifications to maintain quality consistency.
Our Commitment: Full transparency in documentation — every shipment is accompanied by batch-specific test reports and quality records.
Finely ground dehydrated onion that dissolves instantly in liquids and blends uniformly into any formulation. Best suited for smooth sauces, gravies, seasoning mixes, processed foods, and coating applications where a consistent, invisible texture is required. Offers fast flavor release and easy handling in high-speed mixing operations.
Small cut pieces of dehydrated onion that retain visible texture in the final product. Best suited for soups, ready meals, stuffed breads, and applications where minced onion pieces add visual appeal and gradual flavor release during cooking. Requires adequate cooking time for proper rehydration.
We offer red chilli powder made from Guntur, Byadgi, Teja, and Kashmiri chillies. Each variety delivers different color, pungency, and flavor profiles. Guntur: high pungency. Byadgi: high color value. Kashmiri: deep color, low pungency. Variety selection depends on your product requirements.
ASTA color value varies by variety. Byadgi chilli powder typically ranges 150–200+ ASTA, Guntur 80–120 ASTA, and Kashmiri 100–150 ASTA. Specific ASTA values for each batch are documented in the CoA. Higher ASTA means stronger coloring power.
No. Our red chilli powder is 100% pure ground red chilli — no additives, fillers, artificial colors, or preservatives. The red color comes naturally from the chilli’s own capsaicin and carotenoid pigments.
The shelf life is typically 18 to 24 months from the grind date when stored in cool, dry conditions (15–25°C, <65% RH) in airtight packaging away from direct sunlight. Chilli powder is sensitive to color fading and flavor loss over time — proper storage is essential.
Choose Guntur for high pungency (heat) applications. Choose Byadgi for maximum color value with moderate pungency — ideal for color-focused products. Choose Kashmiri for deep red color with low pungency — ideal where color is needed without strong heat. Contact us for variety-specific samples.
Yes, aflatoxin testing is part of our quality control process. Aflatoxin test results are included in the CoA for every batch. We source from suppliers who follow proper drying and storage practices to minimize aflatoxin risk.
Yes, custom mesh grades can be arranged within our manufacturing capabilities. Standard range is 40–80 mesh. Specific mesh requirements should be discussed during inquiry so we can confirm feasibility and pricing.
Yes, we supply both whole dried red chillies and red chilli powder. Chilli powder is produced by grinding our own chillies to maintain traceability and quality consistency. Both products can be ordered in the same shipment.
