Black Pepper Powder

Pepper, also known as crushed red pepper, are derived from dried red chili peppers (Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens) and are widely used as a seasoning in the food and spice industry. Below are the general specifications for chilli flakes: Physical Properties: Appearance: Coarse, crushed dried red chili flakes with visible seeds Color: Bright red to dark red with yellowish-white seeds Odor & Taste: Strong, pungent aroma with a hot, spicy taste Texture: Free-flowing, non-clumped, uniform flakes Size: 3-5 mm (customizable as per requirement) Moisture Content: Max 8-10% Purity: Min 99% (export quality) Foreign Matter: Max 0.5% Admixture: Max 0.5-2% Seed Content: 10-30% (depending on grade) Chemical Properties: Capsaicin Content: 0.5-1.5% (responsible for spiciness) Scoville Heat Units (SHU): Mild: 5,000-15,000 SHU Medium: 15,000-30,000 SHU Hot: 30,000-50,000+ SHU Total Ash Content: Max 8% Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 1.5% Carbohydrates: 40-50% Protein Content: 10-15% Fat Content: 8-12% Fiber Content: 20-30% Microbiological Standards: Total Plate Count: Max 100,000 CFU/g Yeast & Mold: Max 1,000 CFU/g Coliforms: