| Appearance |
Brown, shiny, and smooth outer shell with a creamy white inner nut |
| Color |
Dark brown or reddish-brown (outer shell); white or pale cream (inner nut) |
| Odor |
Mild, nutty, slightly sweet |
| Taste |
Sweet, starchy, and nutty |
| Shape |
Oval or triangular with a flat base |
| Size |
2 - 5 cm in diameter |
| Moisture Content |
40 - 50% |
| Bulk Density |
500 - 700 g/L |
| Purity |
Minimum 98% |
| Crude Protein |
3 - 5% |
| Fat Content |
1 - 2% |
| Carbohydrate Content |
40 - 50% |
| Ash Content |
1 - 2% |
| Foreign Matter |
< 1% |
| Fiber Content |
4 - 5% |
| Shelf Life |
1 - 2 weeks (fresh), up to 12 months (frozen) |
