Appearance | Dark brown to black, long, thin, flexible pods with wrinkled surface |
Size | 15-25 cm in length, 0.5-1 cm in width |
Shape | Oval-shaped, cylindrical, slightly curved |
Color | Dark brown to black, with a glossy, oily surface |
Texture | Smooth, leathery, flexible pod with small black seeds inside |
Odor | Strong, sweet, aromatic, characteristic vanilla fragrance |
Taste | Sweet, creamy, rich, and slightly floral flavor |
Moisture Content | 25-30% maximum |
Vanillin Content | 1-2% minimum (based on dry weight) |
Foreign Matter | 1% maximum |
Impurity | 2% maximum |
Ash Content | 5-7% (dry weight) |
Shell Thickness | 1-2 mm |