Red Dragon 23 Chili: Choosing Between Stem-On and Stem-Removed Material

For buyers of Red Dragon 23 chili, also known as Honglong 23, stem condition is a practical purchasing decision. It determines where a preparation step sits in the supply chain and what material the receiving factory must handle.

The accompanying images are taken from footage that presents the product in two forms: stems attached and stems removed. The distinction is visible at the pod ends, but a commercial specification needs more detail than either label alone.

Start with the Receiving Process

A factory with its own de-stemming equipment may evaluate stem-on material against its existing workflow. A processor without that step may prefer removal before delivery. The choice depends on the line, handling requirements and acceptance criteria, rather than a universal rule that one form is better.

For a meaningful cost comparison, consider removal and sorting work, rejected material and usable yield alongside the quoted price. No yield or labour-saving percentage can be established from the video.

Define What “Stems Removed” Means

Stem condition: State whether attached stems are permitted and distinguish stems from the calyx, the cap at the pod end. Agree whether both must be removed.

Residual material: Define any permitted attached or loose stem and calyx content, including whether assessment is by weight or count.

Pod condition: Agree acceptable breakage separately. Removing stems does not by itself define the permitted proportion of broken pods.

Sampling: Identify the sample reference, the lot it represents where applicable, and the agreed acceptance procedure.

Keep Physical Form Separate from Measured Values

Neither form establishes ASTA color value, Scoville Heat Units (SHU) or moisture content. Specify these separately and review relevant batch evidence. ASTA 20.1 can be agreed as the method for extractable color; a close-up photograph is not an instrument reading.

Discuss the Form Your Line Needs

Changfeng Agro is a chili supplier based in Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China. Share your intended application, de-stemming arrangements, quantity and destination to discuss product requirements. Packaging and delivery arrangements should be confirmed for the specific enquiry.

Request a free 200g evaluation sample at [email protected]. Availability and shipping arrangements are subject to confirmation.

Buyer FAQ

Does “stem-removed” mean zero residual stems?

Do not assume so. Agree the tolerance and assessment method before ordering.

Can the two forms be compared on price per tonne alone?

Include the processing work and usable yield relevant to your own operation, using agreed data rather than assumptions.

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