Ground Red Pepper Powder (Sweet Paprika & Hot Chili) – Pure Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Ground Red Pepper Powder & Paprika</strong> (<em>Capsicum annuum</em>) sourced from prime agricultural red pepper growing regions. Carefully dried, sterilized, and mechanically milled under strict food safety conditions, our red pepper products deliver brilliant natural brick-red coloration, vibrant aroma, and balanced flavor profiles. Whether you require sweet mild paprika for natural color enhancement or pungent hot chili powder for savory heat, we supply bulk volumes tailored to industrial spice processors, meat cure and sausage manufacturers, canned food brands, snack seasoning formulators, and retail packaging distributors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Varieties, Heat Levels & Particle Sizing</h3>

<p>To meet diverse global culinary and manufacturing standards, we provide multiple heat intensities, processing styles, and particle cuts:</p>

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<li><strong>Flavor & Heat Intensities:</strong>

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<li><strong>Sweet Red Pepper Powder / Sweet Paprika:</strong> Rich color, mild aromatic sweet taste (SHU: 0 – 1,000 Scoville Heat Units)</li>

<li><strong>Semi-Hot Red Pepper Powder:</strong> Balanced warmth and color (SHU: 5,000 – 15,000)</li>

<li><strong>Hot Chili Pepper Powder:</strong> Intense pungent heat (SHU: 25,000 – 50,000+ Scoville Heat Units)</li>

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<li><strong>Available Mesh Cuts & Larger Fraction Sizes:</strong>

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<li><strong>Fine Ground Powder:</strong> 40 – 60 mesh / 80 mesh (Ultra-fine for seasoning rubs, emulsified sauces, and sausage manufacturing)</li>

<li><strong>Coarse Cut / Crushed Flakes (Pul Biber / Chili Flakes):</strong> 2 mm – 4 mm cut (With or without seeds, naturally oiled or dry-rubbed)</li>

<li><strong>Granules / Minced Kibbled Bits:</strong> 3 mm – 6 mm kibbled pieces for soup bases, ready-meal toppings, and pickling</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Capsicum annuum</em> L.</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0904.22.00.00 (Fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta - Crushed or Ground)</li>

<li><strong>Color Value (ASTA 20.1):</strong> Available in ASTA 60, ASTA 80, ASTA 100, ASTA 120, and ASTA 140+</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Sortex cleaned, metal-detected, 100% pure; zero artificial dyes)</li>

<li><strong>Artificial Colorants:</strong> Strictly tested and certified <strong>Sudan Dye Free (Sudan I, II, III, IV, Para Red, Rhodamine B negative)</strong></li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.0% – 10.0%</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 7.0% – 8.0%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.0% – 1.2%</li>

<li><strong>Aflatoxin / Ochratoxin A:</strong> Strictly compliant with EU Commission and US FDA regulatory thresholds (Total Aflatoxin &le; 10 ppb, B1 &le; 5 ppb; OTA &le; 15/20 ppb)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Certified Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Preservation Standards</h3>

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<li>25 kg multi-wall craft paper bags with sealed inner food-grade PE barrier liner to protect against light and oxidation</li>

<li>25 kg PP (polypropylene) woven bags with sealed polyethylene inner bags</li>

<li>Corrugated master cartons (10 kg, 12.5 kg, 20 kg) with vacuum-sealed polybags upon buyer request</li>

<li>Big Bags (500 kg – 800 kg) for high-volume industrial extractors and re-packing plants</li>

<li>Private label packaging, custom printed barcodes, and palletization to client specifications</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because milled red pepper powder has a higher bulk density than whole leaf spices, shipments achieve optimal weight efficiency, strictly complying with maritime limits and legal highway axle weights:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (25 kg bags): Approx. 16.0 – 18.0 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (25 kg bags): Approx. 12.0 – 14.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at the 25 MT legal container payload limit)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 22.0 – 24.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Tır):</strong>

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<li>Approx. 23.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at max 25 MT legal highway axle limit)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Full official export documentation provided: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming ASTA color, Scoville heat, moisture, microbiological parameters, and Sudan dye-free screening, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Steam sterilization (low micro / pathogen reduction) options available upon industrial client specifications.</li>

<li>Delivery terms offered: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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