| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Dark red to reddish-brown liquid or thick paste |
| Color | Red (can vary depending on the extraction process) |
| Odor | Characteristic, pungent, slightly sweet |
| Taste | Spicy, slightly bitter or sweet |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
| Capsaicin Content | 1% – 5% (depends on the type) |
| Solubility | Soluble in oil or alcohol, insoluble in water |
| Density | 0.9 – 1.1 g/cm³ |
| Particle Size (for powder form) | 95% passes through 80 mesh sieve |
| Pesticide Residue | Within permissible limits (as per regulations) |
| Heavy Metal Content | Lead (Pb) ≤ 2 ppm, Arsenic (As) ≤ 1 ppm |