Red Dragon 23 Chili: High Color and Controlled Heat for Food Processing
A Practical Ingredient for Color-Focused Formulations
Food manufacturers often require strong natural red color without introducing excessive pungency. Red Dragon 23 chili (红龙23) provides a practical option for sauces, seasoning blends, chili powder, snack coatings, and processed-food formulations where color contribution and heat level must be controlled separately.
Changfeng Agro supplies Red Dragon 23 and customized processed chili products from Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China. As a dedicated Chinese dried chili processor and exporter, we work directly with food manufacturers, spice importers, and ingredient blenders to define exact purchasing specifications according to application requirements.
Red Dragon 23 Technical Positioning
| Parameter | Product Positioning | Verification Method |
| Variety | Red Dragon 23 (红龙23) | Product identification & crop origin |
| Color Value | High-color profile (Typical ASTA 160–220+) | Batch ASTA color test (ASTA 20.1) |
| Pungency Level | Mild / Low-heat profile (Typical SHU < 5,000) | Batch HPLC / capsaicinoid test |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% – 12% (customizable) | Oven drying method |
| Available Forms | Powder, Flakes, Crushed, Segments, or Whole | Agreed granulation & mesh specs |
| Applications | Mild hot sauces, paprika blends, meat seasoning, snacks | Buyer formulation standard |
Note: Exact ASTA color value, Scoville Heat Units (SHU), moisture limits, and mesh size are confirmed per batch. COA and third-party laboratory testing are provided upon request.
Why Food Manufacturers Choose Red Dragon 23
Targeted Natural Pigment Contribution: Delivers intense natural red color without overwhelming the flavor profile with heat. Ideal for formulations aiming for visual appeal—such as compound seasoning bases, mild table sauces, and snack dustings.
Flexible Granulation & Processing Formats: Available as whole dried pods, crushed flakes, segments, and fine chili powder. Powder granulation can be tailored from coarse mesh to fine 40–80 mesh based on blending requirements.
Cost-Efficient Formulations: Serves as a practical alternative or blending partner to sweet paprika, reducing overall coloring-agent costs while ensuring consistent physical attributes across supply cycles.
Specifications to Include in Your RFQ
To provide a precise quotation and batch recommendation, please include:
Target ASTA color value range
Maximum acceptable SHU / Capsaicin level
Product form: Chili Powder, Flakes, Segments, or Whole
Desired Mesh size and Moisture content
Packaging style (e.g., 25 kg craft paper bags with PE liner, carton boxes, or bulk bags)
Destination port and regulatory requirements (e.g., pesticide residue limits, steam sterilization)
Request a 200g Working Sample
Evaluate color extraction, dispersion, and flavor profile directly in your lab. Contact Changfeng Agro to request an evaluation sample or discuss contract processing terms:
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📍 Facility: Jiaozhou, Qingdao, Shandong, China
(Sample availability, freight arrangements, and final batch documentation are confirmed upon inquiry.)
