| Appearance |
Fine powder, bright red to deep red |
| Odor |
Pungent, spicy, hot aroma |
| Taste |
Hot, pungent, slightly bitter |
| Particle Size |
100% passing through 80 mesh sieve |
| Moisture Content |
≤ 10% |
| Bulk Density |
0.45 – 0.60 g/cm³ |
| Ash Content |
≤ 7% |
| Color |
Bright red to deep red |
| Capsaicin Content |
10,000 - 50,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and alcohol |
| Heavy Metals |
Lead ≤ 2 mg/kg, Arsenic ≤ 1 mg/kg |
