Hot Pepper

Product Overview
Egypt Overseas delivers premium hot peppers cultivated in Egypt’s sun-drenched Nile Valley. Our diverse range features vibrant colors, consistent heat levels, and crisp texture – ideal for food processors, ethnic markets, and spicy food distributors. With 45 years of chili expertise, we harvest at optimal maturity and implement careful handling to preserve pungency and freshness for global markets.

Origin & Varieties
Origin: Upper Egypt (sandy soil, 350+ sunny days/year)
Heat Range & Varieties:

• Mild (1,000-5,000 SHU): Anaheim, Poblano

• Medium (5,000-30,000 SHU): Jalapeño, Serrano, Hungarian Wax

• Hot (30,000-100,000 SHU): Cayenne, Tabasco

• Extreme (100,000+ SHU): Bird’s Eye, Habanero (limited)
  Season: Year-round (Peak: May-September)

Product Specifications

• Size: Variety-specific sizing (e.g., Jalapeño: 5-8cm)

• Color: Green (unripe), variety-specific ripe colors (red, yellow, orange)

• Shape: Characteristic to variety (tapered, blocky, wrinkled)

• Stem: 15-20mm with calyx attached

• Heat Consistency: ±10% SHU tolerance

Quality Metrics

• Scoville Rating: Certified heat levels

• Firmness: >40 N compression test

• Color Uniformity: ≥90% within batch

• Defect Tolerance: ≤5% blemishes

• Shelf Life: 14-21 days at 7-10°C

• Moisture Content: 85-90%

Product Forms

• Whole fresh peppers (stem-on)

• Pre-sorted by heat level

• Sliced rings/strips (fresh or IQF)

• Bulk field-packed

• Specialty mixed heat packs

Packing Options

• Retail Ready: 200g/500g flowpacks

• Food Service: 5kg cartons

• Export Standard: 10kg telescopic cartons

• Bulk Processing: 20kg waxed boxes

• Private Label: Custom heat-level packaging (MOQ 1 MT)