High Heat Chilli (20,000–50,000 SHU)
Strong, lingering heat — the 20,000–50,000 SHU band powers hot sauces, chilli oil and snack seasoning, built on varieties like Sanying (Tianying), Zidantou and Seven-Star.
What counts as high heat chilli?
High heat is the band where chilli stops being a background note and becomes the point of the product. It spans 20,000–50,000 SHU — hot enough for dedicated hot-sauce and snack applications, but still controllable in a blend when dosed by weight.
| Variety | Heat (SHU) | Region | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanying / Tianying | 20,000 – 50,000 | Henan, Hebei | Hot sauce, chilli oil |
| Zidantou (bullet pepper) | 20,000 – 50,000 | Shandong, Anhui | Hot sauce, industrial food |
| Seven-Star | 20,000 – 50,000 | Shandong, Shanxi | Snack seasoning, hot-pot |
| New Generation | 20,000 – 50,000 | Shandong | Seasoning, powder |
What is high heat chilli used for?
- Hot sauces and chilli oil
- Snack and instant-noodle seasoning
- Hot-pot and Sichuan-style bases
- Industrial food and processed seasoning
How to specify high heat chilli
Start from your target SHU window, then name the variety. Sanying and Zidantou are the classic hot-sauce pair; Seven-Star suits snack and hot-pot bases. Confirm form (powder, flakes or segments), moisture and mesh — heat is non-linear, so a precise window is what keeps your sauce consistent batch to batch.
Heat values are representative per variety. Confirm your exact SHU window and form when you inquire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as high heat chilli?
High heat chilli is 20,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) — strong, lingering heat for hot sauces, snack seasoning and industrial food. Representative varieties are Sanying (Tianying), Zidantou, Seven-Star and New Generation.
What is high heat chilli used for?
High heat chilli is the backbone of hot sauces, chilli oil, snack and instant-noodle seasoning, and industrial food applications that need real, consistent heat.
Which variety should I choose for hot sauce?
Sanying (Tianying) and Zidantou are the classic hot-sauce varieties at 20,000–50,000 SHU; Seven-Star is common in snack seasoning and hot-pot bases. Specify the variety and a precise SHU window for batch-to-batch consistency.