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 |