| Form | Dried |
| Origin | India |
| Quality | A Grade |
| Colour | Red |
| Shelf Life | 36 Month |
Native of Natural offers Premium Dried Bird’s Eye Chilli, a globally popular small, potent chilli renowned for its fiery heat and bright, distinct flavor profile. Known by various regional names such as Dhani Chilli (India) or Piri Piri (Africa), this pepper is an essential ingredient in Southeast Asian and African cuisines.
The chillies are carefully dried to concentrate their active compound, Capsaicin, preserving their intense pungency and ensuring a long shelf life. Our dried Bird’s Eye Chillies are available whole, with or without the stem, to meet specific manufacturing needs.
Key Features and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Botanical Name | Capsicum frutescens or Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | Dried Bird’s Eye Chilli, Thai Chilli, Dhani Chilli, Piri Piri |
| Pungency (Heat Level) | High |
| Scoville Heat Units (SHU) | Typically ranges from 50,000 to 120,000 SHU |
| Form | Whole Dried Pods |
| Variety | Available With Stem or Stemless |
| Appearance | Small (approx. 4–7 cm long), thin, tapered pods; bright Red or orange-red color. |
| Color Value (ASTA) | Typically ranges from 40 – 60 ASTA (Light Red) |
| Moisture Content | Max 10% (often below 8%) |
| Purity | 100% Pure Chilli (Free from foreign matter & chemicals) |
| Grade | Food Grade / Spice Grade (Organic available upon request) |
| Key Component | Capsaicinoids (responsible for heat) |
Key Functional Benefits
- Intense Heat: Provides a quick and sharp, fiery heat to dishes, significantly hotter than Jalapeño but typically milder than Habanero.
- Fruity Flavor Profile: Beyond the heat, it offers a distinct, bright, and slightly fruity flavor, highly valued in complex spice blends.
- Metabolic Support: The high capsaicin content is thermogenic, traditionally used to help boost metabolism and support calorie burning.
- Natural Antioxidant: Contains high levels of Vitamin C and antioxidants (Carotenoid pigments).
Applications in Various Industries
- Culinary: Used whole or crushed in curries, stir-fries, sauces (like Piri Piri), sambals, and pickles to add heat and flavor.
- Spice Industry: Ideal for grinding into high-pungency chilli powder or flakes.
- Nutraceuticals: Raw material for Capsaicin extract supplements targeting pain relief and metabolism.
Additional Information:
- Production Capacity: 2MT
- Delivery Time: 3 to 5 Days
- Packaging Details: 25kg
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