How to Read a Spice Lab Report: Moisture, Curcumin %, SHU, and More
A lab report isnāt just a piece of paperāitās the fingerprint of your spice shipment. But are you reading it right?
Hereās what every B2B buyer should know:
Moisture Content Too high? Your spice may develop mold or spoil early. Too low? It may lack freshness or weight. ā Ideal: 8ā12% for chilli, 6ā10% for turmeric
Curcumin % (for Turmeric) Higher curcumin means deeper color and stronger health value. ā 3%+ is considered premium
SHU (for Chilli) This defines the pungency levelācritical for food manufacturing specs
Microbial Load Ensures the absence of pathogens like salmonella or E. coli
Pesticide Residue & Aflatoxins Especially important for organic certification and import clearance in EU/US markets
At Prabhu Group, our reports are simple, standardized, and transparent. Youāll never have to guess the qualityāwe show it upfront.
Because a lab report, when read correctly, helps you make smart, safe, and profitable decisions.













