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Crushed Red Hot Peppers – Premium Heat, Fresh Aroma, Non-GMO

Chili Crushed: an insider’s take on crushed red hot peppers

I’ve toured spice plants from Hebei to Hunan, and the good stuff always tells on itself: bright color, clean aroma, and heat that lands then lingers. At Hongri Spice’s site in No. 268 Xianghe Street, Xingtai, the line hums with a kind of quiet confidence. Their Chili Crushed—aka red pepper flakes—is dried and crushed (not ground), and to be honest, you can taste the difference in pizza shops and R&D labs alike.

Market pulse and why it matters

Global demand for heat is up—snacks, meal kits, even ready-to-drink micheladas. The trend line favors clean labels and traceable sourcing. It seems that operators want consistent Scoville levels and fewer seeds for camera-ready plating. Actually, the biggest shift I’m seeing is custom cut sizes for different texture cues.

Technical specifications (lab-facing, kitchen-friendly)

Parameter	Typical Value	Notes
Variety	Capsicum annuum (Cayenne-type)	Select cultivars, season-dependent
Scoville Heat Units	10,000–50,000 SHU	Batch certificates available; real-world use may vary
Cut size	≈2–5 mm flakes	Custom sieving offered
Moisture	≤ 10%	AOAC reference method
Color (ASTA)	≈ 80–110	Indicator of brightness
Seeds	≤ 35%	Lower-seed options for premium lines
Micro (TPC/Yeast-Mold)	Meets spice norms	Steam or irradiation on request
Shelf life	18–24 months	Cool, dry, sealed

Process flow and QA

Materials: sun- or hot-air–dried pods; Methods: destemming → cleaning → crushing → sieving → optical sort → metal detection (Fe ≥ 1.5 mm, Non-Fe ≥ 2.0 mm) → sterilization (if specified) → packing. Testing standards: ISO 22000/HACCP system; ASTA color; moisture AOAC; contaminants per Codex limits. Service life is protected with oxygen/moisture barriers and lot-level traceability. Industries: foodservice, CPG sauces, snack seasoning, cured meats, and meal kits.

Applications and what chefs actually do

Pizza counters: table shakers of crushed red hot peppers with consistent flake size.
RTE sauces: targeted SHU for QSR builds; fewer seeds to avoid bitter spikes.
Snack dusting: oil-tumbled chips want high-color flakes for pop on camera.
BBQ rubs: toasted crushed red hot peppers for smoky top-notes.

Many customers say the aroma is “clean, not dusty,” and, surprisingly, mild batches still offer a pleasant, quick bloom of heat.

Customization

Options include SHU targeting, seed reduction, toasted vs. natural, organic lots (on request), private label pouches, and bulk 25 kg cartons. Lead times are usually 10–18 days, season allowing.

Vendor comparison

Vendor	Certifications	SHU Accuracy	Seed Control	Sterilization	MOQ / Lead	Price Index
Hongri Spice	ISO 22000, HACCP	Tight, COA per lot	Customizable	Steam/irradiation (optional)	500 kg ≈ 10–18 days	1.00 (baseline)
Importer B	HACCP	Moderate	Limited	Occasional	1,000 kg ≈ 3–5 weeks	0.92
Local Packer C	GMP	Variable	Basic	No	200 kg ≈ 1–2 weeks	1.08

Mini case files

• A regional pizzeria chain swapped in crushed red hot peppers with a 2–3 mm cut; table-waste dropped ≈15% because guests got predictable heat. • A snack brand used low-seed, high-ASTA flakes and reported better on-camera red tones for streaming ads. Small tweaks, big results.

Compliance snapshot: produced under ISO 22000/HACCP; color tested per ASTA methods; contaminants aligned with Codex limits. COAs provided, and lot samples available—ask for current harvest details.

Authoritative citations

ISO 22000:2018 – Food safety management systems.
Codex Alimentarius – General Standard for Contaminants in Food (aflatoxins, heavy metals).
ASTA Analytical Methods – Color (ASTA units) and spice quality benchmarks.

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