Sun-kissed Kenyan Soil to infuse each Chilli with its distinct character and intense Heat
Dried Kenyan Bird’s Eye Chillies (Capsicum Frutescens), without stems.
Grown from certified seed under well controlled Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and centrally processed, applying Good Hygienic Practices. Prior to the start of the drying process, the chillies undergo a pasteurization process in order to assure all vegetative micro-cells are destroyed.
The intended use of the product is in preparations for cooking.
Grown from certified seed under well controlled Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and centrally processed, applying Good Hygienic Practices. Prior to the start of the drying process, the chillies undergo a pasteurization process in order to assure all vegetative micro-cells are destroyed.
The intended use of the product is in preparations for cooking.
In order to obtain Premium Quality African Bird’s Eye Chillies (Capsicum Frutescens), Equator Kenya Ltd controls the entire value chain from production, collection, central drying and export. The produce is grown from controlled seed under Good Agricultural Practices.
PACKAGING
Packed in 25 kg gunny bag with PE lining. Traceability code on each individual bag.
Packed in 25 kg box. Traceability code on each individual box.
STORING CONDITIONS
Store under cool and dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and/ or source of heat/ambient.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance: Whole chillies, without stalk
Colour: Variance between dark red and light red Flavour: Strong, typical of chilies
Odour: Strong, typical of chilies
Pungency: 95,000 – 220,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) Moisture: ≤ 8%
AW: < 0.55
Colour: Variance between dark red and light red Flavour: Strong, typical of chilies
Odour: Strong, typical of chilies
Pungency: 95,000 – 220,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) Moisture: ≤ 8%
AW: < 0.55
FOOD PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS
Aflatoxine: ∑ (B1 + B2 + G1 + G2) < 10 ppb
Pesticides default MRL of non specified pesticides of 0.01 mg/kg applies.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Product complies with Commission Regulation (EC) on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs No 2073.2005 and Commission Regulation 2001/466/EG on Setting Maximum Levels for certain Contaminants in Foodstuffs.
Commission Directive 98/53/EC on sampling methods is also applicable.
Commission Directive 98/53/EC on sampling methods is also applicable.
SHELF LIFE
Minimum 12 months from packaging date in original package.