| Parameter | Specification |
| Common Name | Barnyard Millet |
| Local Name | Sanwa, Kuthiraivali (India) |
| Botanical Name | Echinochloa frumentacea / Echinochloa esculenta |
| Grain Color | Greyish-white to pale brown |
| Grain Size | Very small (about 1.0–1.5 mm diameter) |
| 1000 Grain Weight | 2.0–2.6 grams |
| Grain Shape | Oval to elliptical |
| Texture | Smooth and hard |
| Husk Presence | Present (requires dehusking) |
| Moisture Content | 10–12% (for safe storage) |
| Bulk Density | 720–770 kg/m³ |
| Harvesting Time | 60–75 days after sowing |
| Shelf Life (Unprocessed) | 6–10 months under cool, dry storage |