| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Fine, bright red powder |
| Color | Red (varies from bright to deep red) |
| Odor | Pungent, characteristic spicy aroma |
| Taste | Spicy, hot |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 7% |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble |
| Particle Size | 95% passes through 80 mesh sieve |
| Bulk Density | 0.6 – 0.8 g/cm³ |
| Capsaicin Content | 0.5% – 2% |
| Pesticide Residue | Within permissible limits (as per regulations) |
| Heavy Metal Content | Lead (Pb) ≤ 2 ppm, Arsenic (As) ≤ 1 ppm |
| Microbial Limit | Total Plate Count ≤ 10⁶ CFU/g |