Hand-Harvested and Naturally Dried
Bird’s Eye Chili is harvested by hand between September and December.
After collection, the chili is sun-dried for up to two weeks, followed by shade drying on mesh shelves for up to another two weeks, depending on weather conditions.
Once dried, the fruits are checked and sorted by size before being transferred for final verification and packaging according to customer orders.
MADAGASCAR BIRD’S EYE CHILI
Small Fruits, Distinctive Character
Bird’s Eye Chili (Capsicum frutescens) is cultivated in Madagascar for its small, pointed fruits. The fruits develop from green to bright red as they mature, with a naturally pungent taste characteristic of this chili variety.
The plant belongs to the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and other cultivated peppers. Its compact fruits are used as a spice to bring heat and flavour to food.
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Madagascar Bird’s Eye Chili
Sourced from Madagascar, APLV Bird’s Eye Chili is supplied as whole, bright red fruits with a pungent, spicy and slightly sweet flavour. With a documented Scoville rating of 80,000–100,000 CHU, it offers a high level of heat for seasoning blends, food ingredients and flavouring applications.
Hand-harvested and naturally dried, the chili is prepared for professional ingredient sourcing and bulk supply.
Product: Bird’s Eye Chili
Botanical name: Capsicum Annuum Frutescens
Origin: Madagascar
Plant part: Fruit
Avalaible forms: Whole Dried Chili,Crushed Chili, Chili Powder
Grade: Whole
Colour: Bright red
Flavour profile: Pungent, spicy and sweet
Main compound: Capsaicinoids
Capsaicinoid content: 5,300–6,600 μg/g
Scoville rating: 80,000–100,000 CHU
Ingredients: 100% Bird’s Eye Chili
Intended use: Flavouring and food ingredients Whole Dried Chili,Crushed Chili, Chili Powder
Packaging:
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Primary packaging: Not specified.
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Secondary packaging: 20 kg polypropylene (PP) bags.
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Net weight per bag: 20 kg.
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Gross weight per bag: 20.20 kg.
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Packaging may also be supplied in cartons, according to the shipping information in the PDS.
Shelf life:
More than 3 years when kept in airtight packaging.
Storage conditions:
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Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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Before opening, check the original packaging for damage or openings that could expose the product to air.
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After opening, keep the chili in a closed container.
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Recommended storage temperature after opening: 15–25°C.
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Avoid temperature fluctuations and proximity to heat or cold sources.
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Avoid constant handling, which can affect product condition and shorten shelf life.
For shipping:
Sea freight, sea freight.
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Inspected for Quality and Consistency
Each Bird’s Eye Chili delivery undergoes inspection from reception through final preparation. At the warehouse, incoming products are re-verified and passed through metal detection to identify unwanted metal particles.
The dried fruits are assessed for colour, shape, maturity and physical condition. Checks include identifying bruised, damaged or decayed fruits, as well as foreign odours and signs of mould or fermentation.
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Find the format suited to your sourcing needs.
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Whole Dried Chili
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Crushed Chili
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Chili Powder
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Custom Specifications
A Clear Path from Source to Shipment
01. Harvesting
Hand-harvested between September and December.
02. Collection
Delivered to APLV handlers and weighed.
03. Drying
Sun-dried, followed by shade drying on mesh shelves.
04. SORTING
Sorted, inspected and passed through metal detection.
05. Packaging
Prepared according to customer requirements.
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