| 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 |