Xiaomi Chilli
A small, slender extra-hot chilli at 50,000–70,000 SHU from Yunnan and Guizhou — used for high-heat whole chillies, segments and chilli oil where a compact pod delivers strong heat.
Indicative price: USD 1,500–1,700 per metric ton, FOB Qingdao — MOQ, packing and specification confirmed on quotation.
What is Xiaomi chilli?
Xiaomi ("little rice") is named for its small, slender pod. It sits in the extra-hot band at 50,000–70,000 SHU, alongside Jixin and Chilli King, and its compact size makes it ideal for applications where the chilli must stay visible while still delivering extra heat. See the extra hot page for the full band.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heat (SHU) | 50,000 – 70,000 |
| Region | Yunnan, Guizhou |
| Fruit type | Small, slender pod |
| Best for | Whole chilli, segments, chilli oil |
What is Xiaomi pepper used for?
- High-heat whole dried chillies
- Chilli segments and chilli oil
- Sichuan-style and hot-pot dishes
- Extreme-heat seasoning blends
Xiaomi vs Jixin: whole pod or oil
Both sit at 50,000–70,000 SHU, but the choice is about form. Xiaomi's compact slender pod is chosen when the chilli must stay visible whole or as segments while still delivering extra heat. Jixin's heart-shaped pod is the standard for chilli oil and Sichuan-style bases, where heat is extracted rather than shown. Pick Xiaomi for the visible pod; pick Jixin for the extracted heat.
How to specify Xiaomi chilli
Name the variety and target SHU window, then the form — Xiaomi is commonly supplied whole or as segments. Its small pod stays visible in a finished dish, which is often the point of choosing it over a powder. Confirm size grade, moisture and whether you need de-stemmed pods.
Heat values are representative per variety. Confirm your exact SHU window and form when you inquire.
Heat density: why a small pod punches above its weight
Xiaomi's heat comes from a compact, slender pod — at 50,000–70,000 SHU it delivers roughly 3.5–7× the heat of a medium chilli per gram. Because the pod is small, the heat per pod is concentrated, which is why a few pods floating in a dish can carry serious heat. If you dose by pod count rather than weight, expect far more variance — dose by weight for consistency.
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.
| Specification | Typical / available |
|---|---|
| Product form | Confirm specification |
| Variety | Xiaomi |
| Heat level (SHU) | 50,000–70,000 |
| ASTA colour value | Confirm specification |
| Mesh size | Confirm specification |
| Moisture | <13% |
| Processing | Confirm specification |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 & HACCP standard — BRC, Halal, Kosher on request |
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 over 50,000 SHU band
Other varieties in this band: Jixin, Chilli King.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xiaomi chilli?
Xiaomi is a small, slender extra-hot chilli from Yunnan and Guizhou at 50,000–70,000 SHU. It is used for high-heat whole chillies, pieces and chilli oil, delivering strong heat in a compact pod.
How hot is Xiaomi pepper?
Xiaomi is extra-hot at 50,000–70,000 SHU, in the same band as Jixin and Chilli King — above high-heat varieties and used where a small pod must deliver strong heat.
What is Xiaomi pepper used for?
Xiaomi is used for high-heat whole chillies, chilli segments, chilli oil and Sichuan-style seasoning. Its compact pod stays visible in dishes while delivering extra heat.
Why dose Xiaomi by weight, not pod count?
Because the small slender pod concentrates 50,000–70,000 SHU, two pods of different sizes can differ by several thousand SHU. By weight, 1 g of Xiaomi carries the heat of roughly 5–7 g of medium chilli — weight, not pod count, is the only consistent measure.