Abstract

This Uganda Standard specifies requirements and sampling methods for fresh chilli peppers of varieties (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense, C. frutescens and C. pubescens, to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard applies to chilli peppers with a minimum pungency of 900 on the Scoville Index. This standard does not cover requirements for chilli peppers for industrial processing. (This standard cancels and replaces, US 999:2013, Fresh chilli pepper - Specification). This standard was published on 2022-12-13