CHILI POWDER
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Chili powder (also powdered chili, chile powder or chilli powder) is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices (also sometimes known as chili powder blend). It is used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes. In American English, the name is usually spelled "chili". In British English, the spelling "chilli" (with two "l"s) is used consistently. Chili powder is used in many different cuisines, including American cuisine, particularly in Tex-Mex, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Mexican, Portuguese, and Thai. Chili powder blends are the primary flavor ingredient in chili con carne.
Types of Chili Powder
Chili Powder
Dried spicy red chilies are grounded to make chili powder. It is very hot and is commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Kashmiri Chili Powder
They are very mild, milder dried chilies with deep red color and wrinkled skin. Used commonly in Indian cuisine.
Paprika
Either bell peppers or chili pepper varieties or both are grounded to make this. Usually, they are very mild and impart bright red color to any dish.
Cayenne
Cayenne chilies are grounded to make this spice. They are very hot and used to spice up any dish.
Chili Powder Storage Tips
- Chili powder generally has a long shelf life when stored in an airtight container, away from heat and light.
- Placing a piece of asafetida in the container of chili powder will store the spice for a longer duration.
- When refrigerated, chili powder keeps well for one year and if kept in the freezer, it will last for up to two years.
- Although chili powder can retain its flavor properties for up to two years, it should be used within one year for maximum taste and flavor.
Common Packing For Container Shipment
| Products | Packing | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Chili Powder | 25kg PP Bags | 280 Bags in 20'FCL / 560 Bags in 40'FCL |
Origin of Chili Powder with production
India is the largest producer of chili powder, followed by China, Thailand, and Mexico. Major production regions include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
India accounts for over 40% of global chili powder production, with major processing centers in Guntur, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Specification
| Properties | Values & Limits |
|---|---|
| Type | Machine cleaned / Sortexed |
| Purity | 99% / 98% / 99.50% |
| Total Ash | Max. 9.50% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max. 1.75% |
| Flavour | Aromatic with pungent flavor |
| Moisture | Max. 12% |
| Volatile oil | Min 2.00 ml/100 gms |
| Salmonella | Absent/25 gms |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100gm
Amounts per servings
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Facts on Chili Powder
- Chili powder is used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes. In American English, the name is usually spelled "chili". In British English, the spelling "chilli" (with two "l"s) is used consistently.
- Chili powder is used in many different cuisines, including American cuisine, particularly in Tex-Mex, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Mexican, Portuguese, and Thai. Chili powder blends are the primary flavor ingredient in chili con carne.
- Chili powder generally has a long shelf life when stored in an airtight container, away from heat and light. Placing a piece of asafetida in the container of chili powder will store the spice for a longer duration.
- When refrigerated, chili powder keeps well for one year and if kept in the freezer, it will last for up to two years. Although chili powder can retain its flavor properties for up to two years, it should be used within one year for maximum taste and flavor.