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Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

11V40/11W41
NECC (Shanghai)
17 Mar - 19 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Chili Powders: NA

Paprika Powders: NA

Chili Flakes: NA

Dried Chili Pods: NA

Turmeric Products: Turmeric Powder, Curcumin, Turmeric Oleoresin

Oleoresins: Paprika Oleoresin, Capsicum Oleoresin

Other Products: Salted Chopped Chili, Chili Paste

Hebei Hongri Natural Pigment Co., Ltd.(河北红日天然色素有限公司)is a specialized manufacturer of natural pigments and spice extracts based in Pingxiang County, Xingtai, Hebei Province, China. With a focus on clean-label colorants and spice derivatives, the company plays an essential role in the global supply chain for food processors, condiment manufacturers, and cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries that require natural color additives.

Strategically located in one of China's major chili and turmeric cultivation regions, Hebei Hongri benefits from direct access to raw material sourcing, competitive labor costs, and efficient logistics through northern Chinese ports.

Product and Service Offerings

Hebei Hongri offers a comprehensive range of spice-based products and natural colorants, including:

  • Chili & Paprika Products

    • Chili Powder
    • Paprika Powder
    • Chili Flakes
    • Dried Chili Pods
  • Turmeric-Based Products

    • Turmeric Powder
    • Curcumin Extract
    • Turmeric Oleoresin
  • Oleoresins (Oil-Soluble Extracts)

    • Paprika Oleoresin (Color value adjustable)
    • Capsicum Oleoresin (High pungency versions available)
  • Processed Spice Products

    • Salted Chopped Chili
    • Chili Paste

These products are manufactured under controlled drying, grinding, and solvent extraction systems, ensuring high color value, stable shelf life, and compliance with food-grade safety norms.

Specialization and Unique Strengths

Hebei Hongri distinguishes itself through:

  • Direct procurement from chili and turmeric farms, ensuring high-quality raw materials
  • Custom oleoresin extraction services with adjustable color value (ASTA) and pungency
  • Capacity to serve both industrial bulk buyers and private-label food brands
  • Advanced pigment stabilization techniques for consistent batch performance

The company’s commitment to natural, plant-based coloring aligns with global consumer trends toward chemical-free and sustainable food additives.

Financial and Business Scale

While specific financial data is not publicly disclosed, Hebei Hongri is recognized in trade directories and industrial zones as a major processor in the region. Its operations are vertically integrated, from drying and grinding to oleoresin extraction and packaging, indicating medium-scale industrial capacity.

The company participates in regional and national trade expos and is featured in Chinese B2B platforms for spice exports, suggesting an established domestic and export-oriented business.

Shipment and Export Activity

Hebei Hongri is part of the larger Hebei chili and paprika export ecosystem, which supplies bulk spice ingredients globally. Export destinations include:

  • South Asia (India, Bangladesh)
  • Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran)
  • North Africa (Egypt, Morocco)
  • Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia)

Export products are shipped in bulk polyethylene-lined paper bags, drums, or steel barrels, accompanied by COA, MSDS, and relevant phytosanitary certificates.

Target Market

  • Industrial food processors (snacks, sauces, noodles, frozen foods)
  • Flavor and fragrance companies
  • Nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers
  • Natural food colorant traders and distributors

Capabilities

  • Large-scale chili drying and powdering facilities
  • Solvent-based extraction units for oleoresins
  • In-house R&D lab for pigment standardization and stability testing
  • OEM support for custom formulations based on regional taste and color demands
  • Compliance documentation support including heavy metal and pesticide residue tests

Certifications and Compliance

While specific certifications were not publicly listed, most companies in this sector, including Hebei Hongri, typically maintain:

  • China Food Production License (SC Code)
  • Compliance with GB standards for food additives and colorants
  • Export documentation such as Health Certificate, COA, and Free Sale Certificate
  • Adherence to international food additive norms (ASTA, E-number specifications) based on export destinations

The company also ensures control over contaminants such as aflatoxins, heavy metals, and pesticide residues, which are routinely tested for export compliance.

Major Achievements

  • Developed a full line of chili-derived oleoresins with adjustable pungency and color levels
  • Established stable long-term client relationships in Middle Eastern and South Asian markets
  • Played a leading role in Pingxiang’s regional initiative to develop spice and pigment industrial clusters
  • Contributed to the growth of China’s natural colorant exports, particularly paprika oleoresin and curcumin
  • Successfully penetrated high-demand application areas such as snack coatings, savory seasonings, and health supplements

Hebei Hongri Natural Pigment Co., Ltd. combines agronomic sourcing advantages with technical processing capabilities to serve as a reliable partner in the natural pigment and spice derivatives industry. Through its commitment to quality, customization, and safety, the company is positioned to meet the evolving needs of the global food ingredient market.