Dried Chillies & Chilli Powder,
Grown and Milled in China.
Tenda Peppers manufactures dried chillies and chilli powder from 12 growing bases in Shandong, Xinjiang and Henan — milled under ISO 9001 & HACCP with X-ray inspection and colour sorting. Supplying food manufacturers across Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Two Product Families
We focus on one crop — chilli peppers — and mill it into two product families for the food industry: colour-focused paprika and heat-focused dried chillies.
Paprika Powder
Low-heat, high-colour paprika made from sweet pepper varieties (Xinjiang sweet pepper, Yidu red). Used for natural red colouring, spice blends and marinades.
View Paprika →Dried Chillies
Whole chillies, flakes, powder and segments across heat levels from 10,000 to 50,000+ SHU — for sauces, snacks, seasonings and food service.
View Dried Chillies →Why Tenda Peppers
12 Growing Bases
Traceable raw material from controlled chilli growing bases across Shandong, Xinjiang and Henan.
ISO 9001 & HACCP
Certified quality and food-safety systems, with X-ray inspection, colour sorting and metal detection.
10,000+ Tonne Capacity
Three high-standard production lines with 30,000 m² of factory space and cold storage.
Heat Levels We Supply
| Heat level | SHU range | Representative varieties | Product form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet / low heat | <500 – 10,000 | Xinjiang sweet pepper, Yidu red, Wangdu | Paprika powder |
| Medium heat | 10,000 – 20,000 | Xian pepper, Jinta, Erjingtiao | Chilli flakes, medium powder |
| High heat | 20,000 – 50,000 | Sanying pepper, Zidantou, New Generation | Chilli powder, flakes |
| Extra hot | >50,000 | Jixin pepper, Xiaomi pepper, Chilli King | Chilli segments, powder |
Heat levels are representative of Chinese chilli varieties. Confirm your target SHU and ASTA colour value when you inquire.
Technical Guides
In-depth guidance from the Tenda Peppers Knowledge Hub — specifications, standards and sourcing knowledge for paprika and dried chilli buyers.
Paprika & Chilli Buying Guide
How to specify colour value, heat level, mesh and moisture for your application.
Read the guide →ASTA Colour & SHU Explained
What ASTA colour value and Scoville Heat Units mean, and how to read them.
Read the guide →Chilli Varieties & Grades
The major Chinese chilli varieties, their regions, heat levels and best uses.
Read the guide →Frequently Asked Questions
What paprika and chilli products does Tenda Peppers manufacture?
Tenda Peppers manufactures two product families: paprika powder (sweet paprika and low-heat paprika) and dried chillies (whole dried chillies, chilli flakes, chilli powder and chilli segments), covering heat levels from <500 SHU sweet paprika to 50,000+ SHU hot chillies.
What is the difference between paprika and chilli powder?
Paprika is made from low-heat, high-colour sweet peppers (typically under 10,000 SHU) and is used mainly for natural red colouring and mild flavour. Chilli powder is made from hotter chilli varieties (20,000–50,000+ SHU) and is used to add heat. They serve different purposes in food manufacturing.
What certifications does Tenda Peppers hold?
Tenda Peppers is certified to ISO 9001 (quality management) and HACCP (food safety). Production runs under a zero-defect, zero-tolerance food safety system with X-ray inspection, colour sorting and metal detection.
Can you supply custom specifications for paprika and chilli?
Yes. Paprika and chilli can be supplied to your target ASTA colour value, heat level (SHU), mesh size and moisture specification. Contact us with your target spec for a matched quotation.