Whole Dried Chillies
Entire dried chilli pods — 10,000–50,000+ SHU — graded by size and moisture, for food service, hot-pot and retail packs where the chilli must stay visible. Lantern, Jinta, facing-heaven and Xiaomi.
What are whole dried chillies?
Whole dried chillies are the entire dried pod, kept intact rather than crushed or ground. They are the form for applications where the chilli is a visible ingredient — hot-pot, braised dishes, food service and retail packs. Size, colour and heat are all variety-driven, which is why the variety is the first thing to specify.
| Variety | Heat (SHU) | Region | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern pepper | 10,000 – 50,000 | Shandong, Hebei | Visible whole chilli |
| Jinta | 10,000 – 20,000 | Gansu, Xinjiang | Bright colour, medium heat |
| Facing-heaven | 20,000 – 50,000 | Sichuan, Guizhou | Aromatic whole chilli |
| Xiaomi | 50,000 – 70,000 | Yunnan, Guizhou | High-heat whole chilli |
What are whole dried chillies used for?
- Food service and hot-pot
- Braised and stewed dishes
- Retail and grocery packs
- Chilli oil (whole-fruit infusion)
How to specify whole dried chillies
Name the variety, then the size grade and moisture. Lantern and facing-heaven give visual presence and aroma; Jinta adds bright colour; Xiaomi and Zidantou bring heat. Confirm under 13% moisture and whether you need de-stemmed, de-seeded or stem-on pods — the grade affects yield and final presentation.
Heat values are representative per variety. Confirm your exact variety, size grade and moisture when you inquire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are whole dried chillies?
Whole dried chillies are entire dried chilli pods, graded by size and moisture. They span 10,000–50,000+ SHU across varieties like lantern, Jinta, facing-heaven and Xiaomi, and are used where the chilli must stay visible — food service, hot-pot and retail packs.
Which varieties are best for whole dried chillies?
Lantern pepper and facing-heaven give a strong visual and aroma; Jinta offers bright colour and medium heat; Xiaomi and Zidantou bring higher heat. The variety drives size, colour and SHU, so name it when you specify.
What moisture are whole dried chillies supplied at?
Whole dried chillies are typically supplied at under 13% moisture for shelf stability, with size and moisture graded to your specification. Confirm the exact grade when you order.