| Shape |
Kidney-shaped, oval or slightly curved |
| Size |
20-25 mm (length); 10-15 mm (width) |
| Color |
Off-white to light cream, may have light brown hue |
| Texture |
Smooth, firm, with a slightly crunchy outer texture |
| Weight |
Approximately 1.5-2.5 grams per nut |
| Shell Type |
Hard, inedible outer shell with a soft inner kernel |
| Moisture Content |
5-7% (maximum) |
| Density |
0.75-0.85 g/cm³ |
| Taste |
Mild, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor |
| Defects |
Broken pieces, discoloration, and shell fragments |
| Foreign Matter |
Free from any foreign matter |