Chilli Powder (60–80 Mesh)
Finely ground dried chilli — 60–80 mesh, 20,000–50,000 SHU — the workhorse for hot sauces, seasoning and industrial food, milled from Sanying, Zidantou and Seven-Star.
What is chilli powder?
Chilli powder is dried chilli ground to a fine 60–80 mesh for uniform, blendable heat. Unlike flakes or whole chillies, it disperses evenly through a sauce or seasoning, which is why it is the default form for hot sauces, snack seasoning and industrial food. Heat, colour and flavour vary independently, so the right way to order is by variety and SHU window — see our how to specify chilli powder guide.
| Variety | Heat (SHU) | Region | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanying / Tianying | 20,000 – 50,000 | Henan, Hebei | Hot sauce, chilli oil |
| Zidantou (bullet) | 20,000 – 50,000 | Shandong, Anhui | Hot sauce, industrial |
| Seven-Star | 20,000 – 50,000 | Shandong, Shanxi | Snack seasoning, hot-pot |
What is chilli powder used for?
- Hot sauces and chilli oil
- Snack and instant-noodle seasoning
- Seasoning blends and spice mixes
- Industrial food and processed seasoning
How to specify chilli powder
Name five things: the variety (or SHU window), heat in SHU, mesh, moisture and colour (ASTA) if relevant. For hot sauce, Sanying and Zidantou are the classic pair; Seven-Star suits snack seasoning. Heat is non-linear, so a precise window — not "hot" or "medium" — is what keeps your product consistent batch to batch.
Heat values are representative per variety. Confirm your exact SHU window, mesh and moisture when you inquire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chilli powder?
Chilli powder is dried chilli ground to a fine 60–80 mesh. It delivers uniform, blendable heat — typically 20,000–50,000 SHU — for hot sauces, seasoning and industrial food. Heat, colour and flavour vary independently, so a specification names the variety and SHU window, not a generic 'chilli powder'.
What mesh size is chilli powder?
Standard chilli powder is 60–80 mesh — fine enough for even dispersion and smooth mouthfeel. Coarser (20–40) is for flakes; finer (100+) for smooth sauces. Mesh is adjustable to your requirement.
Which variety should I use for chilli powder?
Sanying (Tianying), Zidantou and Seven-Star (20,000–50,000 SHU) are the workhorses for hot sauce and seasoning. For extra heat, Jixin and Xiaomi exceed 50,000 SHU. Name the variety and a precise SHU window for batch-to-batch consistency.