Appearance | Oval-shaped, brown, hard, and smooth surface |
Size | 3-5 cm in length, 2-3 cm in diameter |
Shape | Oval, rounded, slightly elongated |
Color | Brown to reddish-brown on the outer surface |
Texture | Hard, smooth, with a woody shell |
Odor | Strong, aromatic, slightly sweet, with a warm spicy fragrance |
Taste | Warm, sweet, and spicy with a slight bitterness |
Moisture Content | 7-10% maximum |
Volatile Oil Content | 6-15% minimum (based on dry weight) |
Foreign Matter | 1% maximum |
Impurity | 2% maximum |