Parameter | Range/Specification |
---|---|
Length | 5-15 cm (varies with variety) |
Color | Bright red, deep red (variety-specific) |
Pungency (SHU) | 15,000 to 100,000 SHU (variety-dependent) |
Moisture Content | 8-12% max |
Skin | Smooth or wrinkled |
Foreign Matter | 1-2% max |
Broken Chilli | 1-2% max |
Loose Seeds | 1-2% max |
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Capsaicin Content | 0.2% to 0.5% |
Aflatoxin Level | Below 5-10 ppb (As per EU standards) |
Total Ash | 6-8% max |
Non-volatile Ether Extract | 10-12% |