Whole Paprika Pods Specification Sheet (China Standard)

Technical Specification for Whole Paprika Pods

This Whole Paprika Pods Specification Sheet defines the quality and safety standards for whole dried paprika pods produced from 100% mature sweet pepper fruits (Capsicum annuum L.) in China.

Whole paprika pods represent the least processed form of paprika ingredients, retaining the natural structure of the fruit. They are used as a raw material for further processing into paprika powder, flakes, extraction of natural colorants, and industrial spice applications.

This specification is intended for spice processors, food manufacturers, ingredient importers, natural color extract producers, and industrial buyers requiring raw material qualification and quality control documentation.

What's Included in This Specification

The downloadable PDF includes detailed technical information covering:

Product identity and botanical origin
Whole dried pod appearance and morphology
Color characteristics (deep red maturity grading)
Moisture content requirements
Size uniformity and integrity criteria
Foreign matter and impurity control
Physicochemical specifications
Heavy metal limits
Mycotoxin limits (including aflatoxin B₁)
Pesticide residue compliance (GB 2763)
Microbiological requirements (as applicable for raw agricultural product)
Packaging, storage, and transportation conditions
Shelf-life requirements
Handling and processing recommendations
Chinese GB food safety standards and testing references

Typical Applications

Whole Paprika Pods are widely used for:

Paprika powder production
Paprika flakes processing
Natural color extraction (oleoresin / ASTA pigment systems)
Spice blending and seasoning manufacturing
Food ingredient preprocessing industries
Export raw material supply chains
R&D and industrial formulation development

Standards and Compliance

This specification is prepared in accordance with applicable Chinese national food safety and agricultural product standards, including:

GB 2760, GB 2761, GB 2762, GB 2763, GB/T 15691, GB 7718, and JJF 1070

The document defines baseline requirements for whole dried paprika pods used as upstream raw materials in spice and food processing industries.

Document Information

Document Title: Whole Paprika Pods Specification Sheet
Product: Whole Paprika Pods
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum L.
Ingredient: 100% Natural Dried Sweet Paprika Pods
Country of Origin: China
Document Type: Raw Material Technical Specification
Language: English
Format: PDF