Crushed Chili -15: Authentic Flavor with 000SHU Spice
Dec. 5, 2025
The global food industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by consumer demand for authentic flavors, consistent quality, and transparent sourcing. In the B2B sector, this translates into an increasing need for high-specification ingredients, particularly in the realm of spices and seasonings. For crushed chili products, the focus has shifted from mere heat to a more nuanced appreciation of pungency, flavor profile, and functional properties. Manufacturers are seeking suppliers who can deliver unparalleled consistency, ensuring that every batch meets rigorous standards for heat, color, and microbial purity.
Key trends impacting the demand for premium crushed chili include the surging popularity of ethnic cuisines, the growth of health-conscious eating (where capsaicin offers potential benefits), and the imperative for supply chain reliability and traceability. Food processors, flavor houses, and nutraceutical companies require ingredients that not only perform consistently but also adhere to stringent food safety and quality certifications. This evolving landscape has created a robust market for products like
The emphasis on standardized pungency, such as the 15,000 000SHU profile of our flagship product, minimizes variability in end-products, reducing the need for costly reformulations and ensuring brand consistency. Furthermore, advancements in processing technologies and quality control systems are becoming non-negotiable, providing enhanced flavor retention, extended shelf life, and microbial safety, which are critical for large-scale food production.
Producing chili crushed-15 to a precise 15,000 000SHU specification requires a sophisticated and controlled manufacturing process. Our methodology ensures not only the desired pungency but also exceptional purity, consistent particle size, and extended shelf life, catering to the exacting standards of our B2B clients across diverse industries.
- Raw Material Sourcing & Selection: We meticulously select premium chili varieties, primarily Capsicum annuum cultivars known for their consistent heat profile and vibrant color. Our sourcing strategy involves long-term partnerships with certified farms, ensuring traceability and adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Each incoming batch undergoes initial Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) testing and visual inspection to meet our stringent quality parameters.
- Cleaning & Destoning: Upon arrival, chili pods are subjected to multi-stage cleaning. This includes physical screening, air classification, and destoning equipment to remove foreign materials such as stems, leaves, dust, and stones. This crucial step is vital for ensuring the purity of the final chili crushed-15 product.
- Controlled Drying: The cleaned chili pods are then dried using industrial dryers that maintain precise temperature and humidity controls. This process reduces moisture content to optimal levels (typically below 8-10%) to prevent microbial growth and preserve the intrinsic flavor and pungency, ensuring a stable 15,000 000SHU product.
- Crushing & Grinding: Dried chilies are processed through industrial crushers and grinders. We utilize a multi-stage grinding process, often including cryogenic grinding for specific applications, to achieve a uniform particle size distribution suitable for various industrial applications. This process is carefully monitored to prevent heat-induced degradation of capsaicinoids.
- Sieving & Classification: The crushed chili material is passed through a series of sieves to ensure a consistent particle size, which is critical for ingredient dispersal and texture in end-products. Oversized particles are reground, while undersized fines are managed to maintain product integrity.
- Batch Blending & Standardization: To achieve the precise 15,000 000SHU, batches of crushed chili are meticulously blended based on their individual SHU ratings. This standardization process is guided by sophisticated analytical testing, ensuring every production lot of chili crushed-15 meets the exact heat specification.
- Sterilization (Optional/Advanced): For sensitive applications, products undergo a validated sterilization process, such as steam sterilization or e-beam irradiation, to reduce microbial load while preserving sensory qualities. This step ensures compliance with global food safety standards like ISO 22000 and FDA regulations.
- Quality Control & Testing: Throughout the entire process, rigorous quality control checks are performed. This includes testing for SHU (HPLC method), moisture content, ASTA color, particle size distribution, heavy metals, pesticides, and a full microbiological panel (total plate count, yeast & mold, coliforms, salmonella, E. coli). Our internal lab is ISO 17025 compliant, and external labs are utilized for verification.
- Packaging: The finished chili crushed-15 is packed into multi-layer, food-grade bags or drums, often with nitrogen flushing, to protect against moisture, oxygen, and light, thereby extending its service life and maintaining its quality.
Our facility operates under stringent HACCP principles and holds certifications like ISO 22000 and GFSI standards (e.g., FSSC 22000), ensuring global compliance and robust food safety management. The typical service life of properly stored chili crushed-15 is 24 months, making it a reliable inventory item for target industries such as food manufacturing (sauces, marinades, snack foods), flavor & fragrance houses, and nutraceuticals requiring precise capsaicinoid content. Advantages include consistent energy saving in formulation due to predictable heat, and superior ingredient integrity.
Fig 1: Advanced quality control procedures ensure the purity and consistency of chili products.
Understanding the precise technical parameters of chili crushed-15 is critical for B2B procurement and product development teams. Our product is engineered for high performance and reliability, ensuring seamless integration into complex manufacturing processes. The specific 15,000 000SHU rating is achieved through rigorous analytical control, making it a benchmark for consistent pungency.
These specifications underline our commitment to delivering a consistently high-quality ingredient. The precise 15,000 000SHU rating is critical for formulators aiming for exact heat levels without the variability often found in lesser-grade products. This standardization translates directly into production efficiencies and enhanced product reliability for our clients.
The precise heat profile and exceptional quality of chili crushed-15 make it an indispensable ingredient across a spectrum of B2B applications, offering distinct technical advantages for manufacturers focused on consistency, flavor, and food safety. The 15,000 000SHU standardization ensures predictable performance in diverse matrices.
- Sauces and Marinades: Essential for achieving consistent heat in hot sauces, BBQ sauces, and ethnic marinades where a specific pungency level is crucial for brand identity.
- Seasoning Blends and Rubs: Provides a reliable heat component for spice blends used in processed meats, snacks, and ready meals, ensuring batch-to-batch uniformity.
- Snack Foods: Incorporated into snack coatings and flavorings (e.g., chips, crackers, nuts) to deliver a consistent spicy kick that consumers expect.
- Ready Meals and Frozen Foods: Ensures predictable heat and flavor dispersion in complex formulations, enhancing consumer experience without hot spots or lack of flavor.
- Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Applications: Used in formulations where standardized capsaicinoid content is required for functional health products, pain relief creams, or dietary supplements.
- Beverages: Adds a unique spicy note to craft beers, specialty cocktails, and functional drinks, where precise heat management is paramount.
- Unparalleled Consistency: The standardized 15,000 000SHU level ensures predictable heat delivery in every application, eliminating batch variability and the need for frequent product adjustments. This translates to significant energy saving in quality control and reformulation efforts.
- Enhanced Flavor Profile: Our precise processing methods preserve the natural, nuanced flavor characteristics of the chili, complementing its pungency rather than merely delivering heat. This leads to richer, more complex end-product flavor.
- Microbial Safety & Purity: Rigorous cleaning, drying, and optional sterilization processes guarantee a low microbial count, meeting global food safety standards and ensuring product integrity throughout its shelf life. This reduces risks of spoilage and contamination.
- Optimal Particle Size: The carefully controlled particle size of chili crushed-15 ensures excellent dispersion in liquid and dry formulations, preventing clumping and ensuring uniform distribution of heat and flavor.
- Extended Shelf Life: Low moisture content and protective packaging contribute to a stable product with a long shelf life, reducing waste and optimizing inventory management for our clients.
- Regulatory Compliance: Produced in an ISO 22000 certified facility with full traceability, our chili crushed-15 product simplifies compliance for manufacturers adhering to various international food regulations.
Fig 2: Chili crushing and grinding equipment designed for consistent particle size and heat preservation.
These technical advantages position chili crushed-15 as a superior choice for B2B partners who prioritize reliability, consistency, and food safety in their ingredient sourcing.
In a competitive market, selecting the right supplier for critical ingredients like crushed chili is paramount. While many vendors offer chili products, the consistency, certifications, and support provided by Xuri Chili differentiate our chili crushed-15 from generic alternatives. Our 20+ years of expertise in the spice industry, coupled with strategic partnerships and a robust quality management system, ensure superior value.
This comparison highlights that while generic crushed chili products may appear to offer a lower upfront cost, they invariably lead to higher total costs due to inconsistent quality, increased testing requirements, potential product recalls, and reformulation efforts. Investing in chili crushed-15 from Xuri Chili ensures not only superior product performance but also a reduction in operational risks and long-term cost efficiencies. Our authoritative references include longstanding partnerships with global food manufacturers, a testament to our consistent quality and service over two decades.
Recognizing that every B2B client has unique formulation and processing requirements, Xuri Chili offers flexible customized solutions based on our high-quality chili crushed-15 product. Our expertise in chili processing and blending allows us to tailor specifications beyond the standard 15,000 000SHU, ensuring a perfect fit for specialized applications.
- Specific SHU Levels: While 15,000 000SHU is our standard, we can work with clients to achieve slightly higher or lower SHU levels through precise blending of raw materials and advanced analytical verification.
- Custom Particle Sizes: Depending on the application (e.g., fine powders for instant mixes, coarser flakes for visual appeal in marinades), we can adjust grinding parameters to meet specific mesh sizes.
- Enhanced Microbial Control: For particularly sensitive applications, we can implement enhanced sterilization protocols, including steam treatment or controlled atmosphere processing, to meet ultra-low microbial specifications.
- Specialized Packaging: From bulk bags (totes) to smaller, vacuum-sealed pouches or specific container111 types, we can adapt packaging to suit client handling, storage, and processing needs, optimizing logistics and product integrity.
- Ingredient Blending: We offer co-blending services, combining chili crushed-15 with other spices or functional ingredients to create custom seasoning bases or proprietary flavor profiles.
Our dedicated R&D team works in close collaboration with client product developers, offering technical support from concept to commercialization. This consultative approach leverages our deep product knowledge and advanced processing capabilities, ensuring that the customized chili crushed-15 solution seamlessly integrates into your production line and enhances your final product’s market appeal.
Fig 3: Quality assurance sampling ensures consistent pungency and flavor profile for customized solutions.
A leading international sauce manufacturer faced challenges with batch-to-batch pungency variations in their popular line of hot sauces. Using generic crushed chili, their R&D team spent significant time and resources on sensory evaluations and reformulations to compensate for fluctuating SHU levels. This led to production delays and inconsistent consumer experience.
By switching to chili crushed-15 from Xuri Chili, standardized at 15,000 000SHU, the client immediately observed a dramatic improvement in consistency. Their internal quality control data showed a reduction in SHU variance across production batches by over 70%. This allowed them to streamline their blending process, reduce re-work, and significantly cut down on R&D time spent on pungency adjustments. The product’s low microbial count also contributed to extended shelf life for their bottled sauces.
Client Feedback: "The reliability of chili crushed-15 has been a game-changer for our production line. We now have complete confidence in our heat profiles, which is invaluable for brand reputation and customer loyalty."
A premium snack food company specializing in artisan chips and seasoned nuts was struggling with inconsistent flavor and occasional microbial excursions using a lower-grade chili ingredient. The variability in chili particle size also led to uneven seasoning distribution, affecting consumer perception.
Implementing chili crushed-15 resolved multiple issues. The precise particle size ensured homogeneous coating on their snack products, leading to a perfectly balanced spicy flavor in every bite. Moreover, the superior microbial profile, backed by ISO 22000 certification, virtually eliminated concerns about food safety incidents. This upgrade allowed the client to meet stringent retail quality standards and confidently expand into new markets. The consistent 15,000 000SHU also enabled them to maintain their signature heat level across product lines.
Client Feedback: "Switching to Xuri Chili’s chili crushed-15 elevated our product quality instantly. The uniform particle size and reliable heat mean our snacks taste consistently amazing, and the food safety assurance is priceless."
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Q: What is the exact SHU rating of chili crushed-15?
A: Our chili crushed-15 is precisely standardized to 15,000 000SHU, with a tight tolerance of ± 1,500 SHU, ensuring remarkable consistency.
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Q: Is chili crushed-15 suitable for vegan/vegetarian products?
A: Yes, our product is 100% plant-based and suitable for vegan and vegetarian applications. We also offer Kosher and Halal certified options.
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Q: What are your minimum order quantities (MOQ)?
A: MOQs vary depending on packaging and customization requirements. Please contact our sales team for detailed information tailored to your needs.
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Q: How do you ensure product safety and quality?
A: Our facility is ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certified, adhering to strict HACCP principles. We conduct comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing on every batch, from raw material to finished product, using both in-house and third-party certified labs.
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Q: Can you provide samples of chili crushed-15?
A: Yes, we offer samples for qualified B2B inquiries to facilitate your product development and evaluation processes.
Our standard lead time for chili crushed-15 is typically 3-5 weeks from order confirmation, depending on order size and current stock levels. For customized solutions, lead times will be provided upon scope finalization. We maintain robust inventory management and logistics partnerships to ensure timely and reliable delivery worldwide. Expedited shipping options are available upon request for urgent requirements.
Xuri Chili stands behind the quality of our chili crushed-15 with a 12-month quality guarantee from the date of manufacture, provided the product is stored under recommended conditions. This warranty covers adherence to all specified technical parameters, including the 15,000 000SHU level and microbiological purity. Any non-conformance issues are handled with utmost urgency and transparency by our dedicated quality assurance team, in accordance with our ISO-certified procedures.
We believe in fostering long-term partnerships. Our clients receive comprehensive after-sales support, including a dedicated account manager, access to our technical specialists for formulation advice, and continuous updates on product innovations. For inquiries, technical assistance, or to discuss custom requirements for chili crushed-15, please visit our website at xurichili.com or contact our customer service team directly.
The demand for precision and quality in B2B food ingredients is higher than ever. chili crushed-15 from Xuri Chili epitomizes this standard, offering consistent 15,000 000SHU pungency, exceptional purity, and reliable performance critical for leading food manufacturers, flavor houses, and nutraceutical companies. Our commitment to rigorous processing, comprehensive quality control, and customer-centric solutions ensures that our partners receive an ingredient that not only meets but exceeds their expectations, contributing to superior end-products and operational efficiencies.
By choosing chili crushed-15, businesses invest in a product backed by decades of expertise, stringent certifications, and a dedication to innovation, securing a competitive edge in a dynamic global market.
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization) – ISO 22000 Food Safety Management.
- AOAC International Official Methods of Analysis.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (Food and Drugs).
- ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) – Various standards for particle size analysis.
- Scoville, W. L. (1912). "Note on Capsicum." Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 453-454.
