Resources
Practical guides for wholesale buyers of Chinese dried chili, chili powder and Sichuan pepper: varieties, product forms, heat levels and how to order.
Technical articles
“Extra Hot” Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
Chinese suppliers and American buyers use the same heat words to mean different things. How to specify heat.
Guizhou Roasted Chili Pepper: The Chinese Chili Product Almost Nobody Exports
Hu lajiao is chili toasted before grinding, not chili ground raw. It is the base of Guizhou dipping sauce.
Whole, Segments, Threads, Flakes or Powder: Which Form to Order
The same chili is sold in six forms and they are not interchangeable. What each one is good for.