paprika flakes
paprika flakes without seeds
Product Description
Seedless paprika flakes in 3–5 mm or 9 mm
Our paprika flakes without seeds are flat pieces of dried sweet paprika, cut to 3–5 mm or to a larger 9 mm size. With the seeds screened out, each flake is red skin, which shows well on top of a product.
The grade sheet lists 160 ASTA color, heat below 500 SHU and 12% max moisture.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Paprika flakes, without seeds |
| Flake size | 3–5 mm or 9 mm |
| Color value | 160 ASTA |
| Pungency | Below 500 SHU |
| Moisture | 12% max |
| Aflatoxin | B1 <5 ppb; total (B1+B2+G1+G2) <10 ppb |
| Ochratoxin A | 15 ppb max |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Additives | None; no Sudan Red |
| Quality standard | Based on EU standard |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Storage | Cool, shaded place in the original packing, away from moisture, at room temperature |
| Packing | 20 kg or 25 kg kraft bag with PP liner |
| Container loading | Confirmed in your quotation |
| HS code | 0904220000 |
Packing and container loading
Flakes are bagged in 20 kg or 25 kg kraft bags with a PP liner. Container loading for flakes is confirmed in your quotation.
How the two flake sizes are used
The 3–5 mm flake blends into seasoning mixes, herb-and-spice toppings and instant soup garnishes. The 9 mm flake is chosen where pieces must stay visible: dried vegetable mixes, salad toppings and decorated cheese or bread products. A with-seeds version is also available.
MOQ, lead time and samples
MOQ is 5 tons; no MOQ for stock items. Lead time is about 1 week after order confirmation. A free 200 g sample is available in either flake size, and the buyer pays the freight.
FAQs
Which flake sizes can I order?
3–5 mm or 9 mm.
Are paprika flakes spicy?
No. They are sweet paprika, listed below 500 SHU.
What HS code applies?
0904220000.
How is the color value checked?
With the ASTA 20.1 spectrophotometric method. The result can be shown on the batch COA.
