Kashmiri Chilli Powder

Product Description

Atatva’s Kashmiri Chilli Powder is a premium quality low pungency chilli powder valued for its vibrant natural red color, smooth texture, and rich visual appeal. Produced from carefully selected Kashmiri and Byadgi chillies, this powder is widely used in gravies, curry blends, snack seasonings, sauces, marinades, and food applications where strong natural color is preferred with mild heat intensity.

Our facility follows controlled grinding and food safety systems to maintain color consistency, purity, and export grade quality standards

  • Sortex cleaned Kashmiri and Byadgi chillies used as raw material
  • Temperature controlled grinding systems to preserve natural pigments and volatile oils
  • Magnetic separation systems to remove metallic particles and impurities
  • Multi stage sieving for fine mesh consistency and smooth texture
  • Controlled handling procedures to maintain freshness, color stability, and aroma retention
  • Hygienic and batch coded processing lines for traceability and quality monitoring
  • Batch wise laboratory testing for ASTA color value, moisture, and microbiological safety

No synthetic colors, starches, preservatives, brick powder, or artificial additives are used. Only pure red chillies processed under hygienic conditions to meet international food safety and export requirements.

Available Export Grades

Grade Name Description
Singapore Grade 99% purity with deep natural red color, low pungency, and consistent medium mesh grinding quality.
Europe Grade 99.5% purity processed from carefully selected low microbial raw material with controlled grinding conditions suitable for premium food manufacturing applications.
Middle East Grade 98% purity with slightly coarse grind consistency, offering a cost effective option with strong visual color appeal.
Premium Grade Up to 99.9% purity with fine mesh consistency, high ASTA color value, vibrant appearance, and low moisture content.
IPM Quality Produced using IPM sourced chillies with controlled pesticide residue levels and traceable raw material sourcing.

Grind size, ASTA color value, and packaging formats can be customized as per buyer and market requirements.

Purity & Safety Highlights

  • No synthetic colors, preservatives, starches, or filler materials added
  • Ground from whole, sortex cleaned Kashmiri and Byadgi chillies
  • Processed under controlled grinding conditions to retain natural color and aroma compounds
  • Free from ETO treatment, irradiation, and chemical processing methods
  • Magnetically filtered and sieved for removal of metallic traces and unwanted impurities
  • Laboratory tested for aflatoxins, microbiological safety, and pesticide residue parameters
  • Batch coded production with traceable quality control systems
  • Processed in hygienic facilities following international food safety and export standards

Botanical Profile

  • Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum (Kashmiri / Byadgi varieties)
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Part Used: Dried chilli fruit powder
  • Appearance: Fine free flowing powder
  • Color: Bright red to deep crimson
  • Flavor and Aroma: Mildly pungent, earthy, slightly sweet, and smoky
  • Origin: India, mainly Kashmir, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
  • Harvest Season: Typically between January and April

Key Active Compounds

  • Capsanthin and capsorubin, natural carotenoid pigments responsible for rich red color
  • Low capsaicin content, suitable for mild heat and color focused applications
  • Natural oleoresin compounds valued for flavor and color extraction applications
  • Volatile oils contributing to aroma retention and seasoning quality

Technical Specifications

  • Purity: 98% to 99.9%
  • Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
  • Mesh Size: 40 to 100 mesh, customizable as per requirement
  • Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 1,000 to 5,000 depending on variety and buyer preference
  • ASTA Color Value: 80 to 160 depending on grade
  • Extraneous Matter: ≤ 0.5%
  • Shelf Life: Up to 12 months under cool, dry, and airtight storage conditions
  • Packaging: 25 kg, 30 kg or 50 kg PP bags with food safe inner liner
  • Processing Location: Unjha, Gujarat, India

Applications

  • Color enhancing spice blends and seasoning formulations
  • Indian gravies, curries, and traditional masala preparations
  • Sauces, soups, and ready to eat meal applications
  • Snack coatings and spice dusted food products
  • Oleoresin extraction and natural pigment applications

Certifications (Available by Batch)

  • FSSAI
  • US FDA
  • BRCGS
  • IOPEPC
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • HACCP
  • APEDA
  • Spices Board India
  • Lab Tested Reports (SGS / Intertek / Eurofins - On Request)

HS Code

09042211

Country of Origin

India