Commercial grade
Sweet Paprika Whole Pods — product sheet
Whole sweet paprika pods for paprika milling, seasoning blends, meat seasonings and colour-focused formulations, selected for ASTA colour and low pungency.
Public reference specification
Public reference specification | Parameter | Published reference | How to verify |
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| ASTA colour value | ≥ 100 | Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot |
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| Pungency | ≤ 480 SHU | Check and record against the agreed specification |
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| Moisture | ≤ 11.0 % | Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot |
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| Total ash, dry basis | ≤ 10.0 % | Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot |
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| Acid-insoluble ash, dry basis | ≤ 1.6 % | Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot |
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| Smoking | Unsmoked unless ordered | Check and record against the agreed specification |
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| Microbiology | Salmonella absent in 25 g proposed; the full sampling plan, treatment and lot certificate of analysis are agreed with the buyer | Request a laboratory test tied to the identified sample or lot |
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| Foreign matter | No public default; confirm the limit in the agreed specification | Request a physical check of the identified sample or lot |
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| Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) | No public default; confirm the destination limit and test scope | Confirm the requirement, then request the matching laboratory test |
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| Origin | China; producing province confirmed with the offer | Check the supplier record and lot identity |
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| Form | Whole dried pods | Match the identified sample to the written order |
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| Packaging | Food-grade lined export carton or bag; unit weight and case configuration confirmed in the quotation. | Match the packing specification to the packing check |
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Public reference values for specification discussions, not current-lot results. Confirm the agreed limits and the identified sample or lot evidence before ordering.
Commercial details
- Botanical name
- Capsicum annuum L.
- Origin
- China; producing province confirmed with the offer
- Form
- Whole dried pods
- Typical uses
- Paprika milling · Seasoning blends · Meat seasonings · Sauces · Colour-focused formulations
- Minimum order
- 500 kg
- Packaging
- Food-grade lined export carton or bag; unit weight and case configuration confirmed in the quotation.
- Shelf life
- Confirmed for the offered product, treatment and packing
- Storage
- Store cool, dry and clean; protect from moisture and strong odours.
Buying adviceSpecify the ASTA colour value, SHU heat level, pod size, stem limit, seed content, broken rate, treatment and any destination testing.
AssessmentRecord the ASTA colour value and SHU heat level with pod size, stem content, seed content and broken rate measured against the identified sample.
Sample recordSample reference and date, product photographs, inspection checklist and packing photographs.
Technical referencesASTA colour value · Scoville heat units (SHU)
How we grade this
Kun and Chuangui spread and inspect a representative sample of whole sweet paprika pods for colour consistency, pod integrity, visible mould, insect damage, breakage and general dryness. Selected pods are also opened and assessed for a clean, natural paprika aroma; lots showing excessive breakage, dampness, mould, abnormal colour or off-odours are not accepted for offer.
Colour value and microbiological requirements cannot be established from appearance or handling alone and, where specified, are confirmed against the relevant lot-specific laboratory documentation. The declared origin of each lot is verified separately from supplier and trade documents.
Frequently asked questions about Sweet Paprika Whole Pods
Is this a hot chilli?
No. It is selected as a sweet, low-pungency pod with a proposed target of 480 SHU or less. The heat level is confirmed by lot analysis before it becomes a contract specification.
Can I request a different specification?
Yes. Specify the ASTA colour value, SHU heat level, pod size, stem limit, seed content, broken rate and any treatment.
What is the minimum order?
500 kg, reconfirmed with the quotation.
