| Appearance | Small, round, and smooth grains |
| Color | Yellow, red, white, or brown (depending on variety) |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic of the grain |
| Taste | Mild, slightly sweet or neutral |
| Shape | Round to oval grains |
| Size | 3 - 4 mm in diameter |
| Moisture Content | 12 - 14% |
| Bulk Density | 700 - 800 g/L |
| Purity | Minimum 98% |
| Crude Protein | 9 - 12% |
| Starch Content | 60 - 70% |
| Fat Content | 3 - 4% |
| Ash Content | 1.5 - 2.5% |
| Foreign Matter | < 1% |
| Fiber Content | 7 - 9% (depending on variety) |