
Red chilli
Property | Specification |
Color | Bright red, may vary from light to dark |
Shape | Long, slender, curved or straight |
Size | 4–10 cm in length, 1–2 cm in diameter |
Weight | 2–5 grams per pod |
Texture | Smooth, with thin, papery skin |
Taste | Spicy, pungent |
Smell | Strong, characteristic chili aroma |
Surface | Wrinkled or smooth, depending on drying process |
Capsaicin Content | 0.5–2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU) |
Moisture Content | 10–12% (for dried red chili) |
Seed Characteristics | Small, oval, light-colored, and hard |