Color Bright red to deep red (ASTA 50-90)
Length 4-7 cm
Skin Thin skin, wrinkled surface
Pungency (Heat) Very high, 80,000 1,00,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)
Moisture Content 12% (sun-dried)
Seeds Moderate seeds, considered medium yield
Flavor Profile Strong spicy heat, low aroma
Processing Sun-dried whole chillies (with or without stem), sometimes steam sterilized
Shelf Life 12-18 months in dry, cool storage