Zidantou (Bullet) Chilli
The bullet pepper — a conical high-heat chilli at 20,000–50,000 SHU from Shandong and Anhui. A dependable high-heat base for hot sauce, industrial food and chilli powder.
What is Zidantou chilli?
Zidantou, meaning "bullet head", is a conical chilli named for its compact bullet-like pod. It sits in the 20,000–50,000 SHU band — the same high-heat working range as Sanying — and its consistent, controllable heat makes it a staple for processors who need a reliable high-heat base. See high heat for the full band.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heat (SHU) | 20,000 – 50,000 |
| Region | Shandong, Anhui |
| Fruit type | Conical (bullet) |
| Best for | Hot sauce, industrial food, powder |
What is Zidantou pepper used for?
- Hot sauces and chilli oil
- Industrial food and processed seasoning
- Chilli powder (high-heat)
- Seasoning blends and snack seasoning
Zidantou vs Sanying: powder or sauce
Both are high-heat, but they diverge in the mill. Zidantou's thick-fleshed conical pod grinds into a consistent powder, which is why it is the dependable base for heat-forward powder and industrial seasoning. Sanying's cluster-type pod is the classic for hot sauce and chilli oil. Specify Zidantou for powder, Sanying for sauce — or blend both for a heat base with more depth.
How to specify Zidantou chilli
Name the variety, then form, SHU window, moisture and mesh. Zidantou's conical shape dries and mills consistently, which suits powder production. Confirm whether you need whole pods, flakes, powder or segments — the form drives processing and price.
Heat values are representative per variety. Confirm your exact SHU window and form when you inquire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zidantou chilli?
Zidantou, the bullet pepper, is a conical high-heat chilli from Shandong and Anhui at 20,000–50,000 SHU. It is a standard for hot sauce and industrial food, often processed into powder.
How hot is Zidantou pepper?
Zidantou sits in the high-heat band, 20,000–50,000 SHU — the same working band as Sanying, suited to hot sauces and industrial seasoning rather than extreme-heat products.
What is Zidantou pepper used for?
Zidantou is used for hot sauce, industrial food and chilli powder. Its conical shape and consistent heat make it a dependable high-heat base for blends and processing.