Property | Specification |
Appearance | Oval-shaped pods with seeds |
Color | Green (or brownish for black) |
Odor | Aromatic, sweet |
Taste | Warm, spicy, slightly sweet |
Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
Ash Content | ≤ 5% |
Essential Oil Content | 4% – 6% |
Particle Size | Whole or ground |
Bulk Density | 0.6 – 0.8 g/cm³ |
Pesticide Residue | Within permissible limits |
Microbial Limit | Total Plate Count ≤ 10⁶ CFU/g |