Xian Pepper

A medium-heat chilli at 10,000–20,000 SHU from Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang — the versatile middle for chilli powder, flakes and seasoning.

Indicative price: USD 1,200–1,800 per metric ton, FOB Qingdao — MOQ, packing and specification confirmed on quotation.

What is Xian pepper?

Xian pepper is a medium-heat chilli at 10,000–20,000 SHU from Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. On the medium heat page it is the main medium variety alongside Jinta — noticeably warm without the intense burn of high-heat varieties, and the largest-volume band because it suits the broadest range of products.

What is Xian pepper used for?

• Chilli powder (medium)
• Chilli flakes (milled with Jinta)
• Seasoning and sauce

Xian vs Jinta vs Erjingtiao

Xian pepper and Jinta are the main 10,000–20,000 SHU varieties; Erjingtiao sits at 15,000–30,000 SHU. Jinta suits flakes and powder for bright colour; Erjingtiao adds aroma and is used for chilli paste. Xian is the versatile middle — dark red and oily, used for chilli powder and sauce.

Xian Pepper by the numbers

Xian pepper runs 10,000–20,000 SHU — roughly 20–40 times hotter than sweet paprika (under 500 SHU) and 2.5–5 times milder than the high-heat band (20,000–50,000). It is the band that suits the broadest range of products.

Heat values are representative per variety. Confirm your exact SHU window, form and mesh when you inquire.

Buyer Specification

The matrix below is confirmed together before quotation — our typical range against your target. Where a value reads Confirm specification, we set it to your requirement and document it in the quotation.

Values are representative ranges. Packaging (bulk, retail or OEM), MOQ and the document set (COA, batch traceability, phytosanitary) are confirmed on inquiry — always confirm your exact target specification before a final order.

In the same 10,000–20,000 SHU band

Other varieties in this band: Jinta, Lantern.

Frequently Asked Questions