SANNAM (STEM / STEMLESS)
Specifications:
Origin: India
Pungency (Heat Level): 25,000 – 35,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)
Colour Value (ASTA): 40 – 70 ASTA
Moisture Content: 10% – 12% Max (Critical for preventing mold)
Capsaicin Content: 0.22% – 0.30%
Broken Chilies : Max 2.0% – 5.0%
Loose Seeds: Max 1.0% – 3.0%
Discolored / Damaged: Max 1.0% – 2.0%
Foreign Matter: Max 1.0% (Stones, dust, other plant parts)
General Physical Description:
- Appearance: Long, slender pods with a slightly thick, non-wrinkled skin.
- Colour: Vibrant Bright Red to Deep Red.
- Length: Typically 6 to 10 cm (excluding the stem).
- Purity: 98% to 99% (Whole pods, free from mold and large impurities).
- Stem Details:
- With Stem: Pods include the natural green/brown dried calyx and stalk.
- Stemless: The stalk is manually removed, leaving only the pod.
- Flavour/Aroma: Pungent and spicy with a characteristic “warm” chili aroma; no musty or off-odours.