ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers (Whole) – Tiny Premium Pods at 40,000–60,000 SHU
Dried pequin chili peppers, whole — tiny oval pods 1–2 cm with bright, citrusy fire of 40,000–60,000 SHU (HPLC, AOAC 995.03) at ≤11.0% moisture. A premium small-lot variety supplied inquiry-only by ATA FOOD Co., Ltd. in 10 kg cartons for gourmet salsas, escabeche pickling, and premium grinding, with a batch CoA reporting SHU and moisture.
SKU: ATA-WHL-PEQ · Brand: ATA FOOD Co., Ltd. · Catalog: inquiry-only on https://atafood.chinaspice.org/
The thumbnail-sized pod with outsized fire
Pequin is the small wild-hearted chile of the Capsicum annuum family: an oval pod barely 1–2 cm long that carries the heat of a pod ten times its size, wrapped in a bright, slightly citrusy, faintly woody flavor. It is a premium, hand-scale variety — picked and sorted in small lots — bought by gourmet salsa makers and grinders who want pequin’s distinctive bright fire rather than commodity heat.
- ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers deliver 40,000–60,000 SHU, typically around 50,000 SHU by HPLC (AOAC 995.03).
- ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers are tiny whole oval pods 1–2 cm long with glossy red-orange skin.
- ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers are dried to ≤11.0% moisture (ISO 939) for stable storage and clean handling.
- ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers ship in 10 kg cartons (25 kg on agreement), FOB Qingdao.
- The HS code for ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers is 0904.21.0000 (dried Capsicum, neither crushed nor ground).
Product Snapshot
ATA Dried Pequin Chili Peppers are produced from ripe pequin-type peppers (Capsicum annuum, pequin type) grown in Chinese chili belts, dried, graded, and packed through the Qingdao corridor. Because the pods are tiny, grading focuses on color uniformity, intact skins, and low stem-and-debris carryover, so the lot pours clean for pickling and grinding.
The buyer for this SKU is a gourmet or premium-line salsa maker, an escabeche and pickled-chile packer, or a grinder building high-heat single-variety powders — buyers paying for the named variety and its bright flavor signature, in smaller premium lots.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product form | Whole dried pequin chili peppers, stem-on |
| Botanical name | Capsicum annuum (pequin type) |
| Heat range | 40,000–60,000 SHU |
| Typical heat | Around 50,000 SHU by HPLC (AOAC 995.03) |
| Pod size | Tiny ovals, 1–2 cm long |
| Appearance | Glossy red to red-orange, uniform small pods |
| Moisture | ≤11.0% (ISO 939) |
| Packing | 10 kg cartons standard; 25 kg on agreement |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months cool, dry, dark |
| Origin | Chinese chili-growing belts; dried & packed via Qingdao corridor |
| HS code | 0904.21.0000 |
Technical Specification
Physical
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Whole dried pods, stem-on, seeds inside |
| Pod size | 1–2 cm long, oval |
| Skin | Thin, glossy; bright red to red-orange |
| Foreign matter | Fine-sorted for the small pod size; buyer tolerance confirmable in the RFQ |
Chemical
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Heat range | 40,000–60,000 SHU |
| Typical heat | Around 50,000 SHU by HPLC (AOAC 995.03), reported on the batch CoA |
| Moisture | ≤11.0% (ISO 939) |
| Flavor profile | Bright and immediate heat with citrus-like top notes and a faint woody, nutty undertone; short, clean finish |
Microbiological
| Parameter | Position |
|---|---|
| Treatment options | Steam sterilization or untreated supply can be discussed in the RFQ, matched to the buyer’s downstream process |
| Storage control | Moisture ≤11.0% and sealed cartons keep dried pods stable across the stated shelf life |
| Batch documentation | Microbiological status can be confirmed against destination and buyer requirements at RFQ stage |
Contaminants & Compliance
| Area | Position |
|---|---|
| Production alignment | Produced under ISO 22000 / HACCP / BRCGS-aligned programs |
| Contaminant documentation | Confirm the destination’s regulatory set in the RFQ so the correct CoA and supporting documents are issued for that market |
| Supporting documents | Batch CoA reporting SHU and moisture; phytosanitary and origin documents as applicable to the shipment |
How This Product Differs
vs. ATA whole dried chile de árbol peppers
- Size: Pequin is a 1–2 cm oval; árbol is a 5–8 cm slender pod. Dose by weight, never by count — a handful of pequin outweighs a handful of árbol in heat.
- Heat: Pequin runs 40,000–60,000 SHU, roughly double árbol’s 15,000–30,000 SHU.
- Flavor: Pequin is brighter and more citrusy; árbol is cleaner and more neutral. Pequin leads a premium salsa; árbol is the workhorse heat pod.
vs. bird’s eye chili lines in the broader catalog
- Species and form: Pequin is Capsicum annuum (pequin type), short and oval; bird’s eye types are typically Capsicum frutescens, longer and more pointed.
- Flavor: Pequin carries citrus and woody notes bird’s eye lacks; bird’s eye is sharper and more one-dimensional.
- Positioning: Pequin trades as a premium named variety in smaller lots; bird’s eye trades as commodity heat.
Industrial Applications
- Gourmet and premium salsas: The named heat pod of chiltepin-style and pequin salsas, crushed tableside or blended.
- Escabeche and pickled-chile packing: Tiny whole pods pack densely into jars and cans for pickled lines.
- Hot sauce finishing: A bright top-note heat layered over milder fermented bases.
- Premium grinding: Single-variety pequin powder and flakes for retail and food-service spice lines.
- Infused vinegars and oils: Whole pods steeped for condiment lines.
Handling note: dose conservatively in trials — at typically ~50,000 SHU a little goes far, and the bright heat reads stronger in acidic salsas; a short toast deepens the woody notes but the small pods scorch fast.
Packaging, MOQ, Logistics & Shelf Life
- Standard packing: 10 kg cartons.
- Bulk option: 25 kg on agreement.
- Samples: 250 g–2 kg available for evaluation (small-lot variety).
- MOQ: Confirmed on RFQ according to packaging format.
- Shelf life: 18–24 months stored cool, dry, and dark in sealed cartons.
- Storage: Keep sealed and dry; dried pods reabsorb moisture, so the ≤11.0% packing moisture and carton integrity matter.
- Incoterms: FOB Qingdao; CIF / CFR on request.
- HS code: 0904.21.0000 — dried Capsicum fruit, neither crushed nor ground. Ground pequin would fall under 0904.22, a different product form.
Certification & Export Documentation
- Production under ISO 22000 / HACCP / BRCGS-aligned programs.
- Halal and Kosher documentation on request.
- Batch CoA reporting SHU (HPLC, AOAC 995.03) and moisture.
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (B/L), and Certificate of Origin / Form E as applicable to the shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is pequin the same as chiltepin?
They are close cousins in the small wild-type annuum group, and the names are often used loosely. This SKU is cultivated pequin-type pods, 1–2 cm ovals; if your specification requires chiltepin by name and origin, state it in the RFQ so it is checked before quotation.
2. How hot is pequin, really?
40,000–60,000 SHU, typically around 50,000 SHU — about double a chile de árbol and far hotter than its size suggests. In acidic preparations the heat reads brighter still.
3. Why do the samples start smaller than other pods?
Pequin is a premium small-lot variety with high heat per gram; 250 g is enough for meaningful salsa and grinding trials. Sample range is 250 g–2 kg.
4. Do the pods arrive stem-on and seeded?
Yes — whole pods, stem-on, seeds inside, as standard for whole-pod trade. At 1–2 cm the pods are normally used whole (pickled) or ground whole; de-seeding is not a practical stream at this size.
5. What is the classic use of this pod?
Chiltepin-style table salsas — pequin crushed fresh over food or blended with tomato/tomatillo — and escabeche pickled pods; in industry, premium grinding and hot-sauce top notes.
6. What pack sizes and samples are available?
Standard packing is 10 kg cartons, with 25 kg on agreement. Samples of 250 g–2 kg are available for evaluation before a bulk RFQ.
7. How should pods be stored, and how long do they keep?
Store sealed, cool, dry, and dark. Shelf life is 18–24 months under those conditions; the ≤11.0% packing moisture is what protects that window.
8. What information is needed for an RFQ?
Send destination market and port, quantity and preferred packing, target application, any specific CoA or certification requirements (for example Halal or Kosher documentation), and required delivery terms (FOB Qingdao, or CIF / CFR). Send RFQs to dede@chinachilibiotech.com or chinafoodsgroup@gmail.com. There is no public price and no cart — every quotation is issued per inquiry.
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