Appearance | Light brown to dark brown, curled split sticks with rough texture |
Size | 5-10 cm in length, 1-2 cm in width |
Shape | Cylindrical, tightly rolled, split along the length |
Color | Light to dark brown, with a natural woody appearance |
Texture | Hard, brittle, rough outer surface, slightly smooth inner texture |
Odor | Strong, sweet, and aromatic with a warm spicy fragrance |
Taste | Sweet, slightly spicy, warm flavor |
Moisture Content | 10-12% maximum |
Volatile Oil Content | 3-6% minimum (based on dry weight) |
Foreign Matter | 1% maximum |