Buyer Specification Template: Chilli Powder, Flakes & Paprika
Three copy-paste specification templates — one for chilli powder, one for chilli flakes, one for paprika powder. Fill in the brackets, send it with your enquiry, and every number your product depends on is pinned from the first quotation.
At a Glance
- Forms covered
- Powder, flakes, paprika
- Key fields
- Variety, SHU, ASTA, mesh, moisture, a<sub>w</sub>
- Moisture default
- ≤13% · a<sub>w</sub> ≤0.65
- COA rule
- Lot-specific, never generic
Template 1 — Chilli powder
Product: Chilli powder
Variety: [Sanying / Zidantou / Jixin — or state SHU window only]
Origin: [Shandong]
SHU window: [20,000–50,000]
ASTA: [≥100]
Mesh: [60–80 mesh]
Moisture: [≤13%]
Water activity: [≤0.65]
Food safety: [EU aflatoxin limits · pesticide · microbial per market]
Packaging: [25 kg kraft bags, export cartons]
Documents: [lot-specific COA · food-safety certificates · traceability]Bracketed values are representative examples from our buying guide — confirm exact limits with us before contracting.
Template 2 — Chilli flakes / crushed
Product: Chilli flakes / crushed chilli
Variety: [Jinta / Xian — visible flakes, bright colour]
Origin: [Gansu]
SHU window: [10,000–20,000]
ASTA: [target value]
Mesh: [20–40 mesh]
Moisture: [≤13%]
Food safety: [aflatoxin · pesticide · microbial per market]
Packaging: [kraft bags / cartons, moisture-barrier]
Documents: [lot-specific COA · certificates · traceability]Template 3 — Paprika powder
Product: Paprika powder (sweet / low-heat)
Variety: [Xinjiang sweet pepper / Yidu red, Wangdu]
Origin: [Xinjiang / Shandong]
ASTA: [60–240 — confirm target]
SHU: [<500 sweet · <10,000 low-heat]
Mesh: [60–80 mesh]
Moisture: [≤13%]
Food safety: [aflatoxin · pesticide · microbial per market]
Packaging: [25 kg kraft bags, export cartons]
Documents: [lot-specific COA · certificates · traceability]Blank template — any form
Product: [whole / flakes / powder / segments]
Variety: [name or SHU window]
Origin: [province]
SHU window: [–]
ASTA: [–]
Mesh: [20–40 flakes · 60–80 powder · 100+ sauces]
Moisture: [≤13%]
Water activity: [≤0.65]
Food safety: [market limits]
Packaging: [bag type, weight]
Documents: [lot-specific COA · certificates · traceability]Why a written specification pays for itself
Heat, colour, texture, safety and shelf life each drift on their own when unspecified. A one-line spec costs nothing to write and saves a failed batch — the buyers who get consistent product are the ones who specify all of it and then verify with a lot COA. For how each parameter works, see ASTA colour value, SHU explained and mesh size.
These templates summarise the parameters in our buying guide. Example values are representative, not contractual — confirm your exact SHU, ASTA, moisture and market limits with us before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What goes in a complete chilli specification?
Name the variety (or SHU window), origin, form (whole/flakes/powder), mesh, moisture, water activity, SHU, ASTA colour, and the food-safety parameters for your target market. A complete specification pins heat, colour, texture, safety and shelf life.
How do I use this template?
Copy the block for your product form, replace each bracket with your target value, and send it with your enquiry. The pre-filled lines use representative values from our buying guide — confirm your exact SHU, ASTA, moisture and market limits before contracting.
What COA documents should I require with the specification?
A lot-specific COA (SHU, ASTA, moisture, microbial, pesticide, mycotoxin), food-safety certificates, and traceability to the growing base. A generic catalogue certificate is not a lot COA.
Which mesh should I write for powder and flakes?
60–80 mesh is the standard fine grind for chilli and paprika powder; 20–40 mesh is for flakes and crushed chilli; 100+ mesh for smooth sauces. Mesh is adjustable to your requirement — name the mesh or the target particle size.