Shape |
Cylindrical, tapered or irregularly shaped |
Size |
30-60 cm in length, 5-15 cm in diameter |
Color |
Brown to dark purple or light pink skin, white or yellow flesh |
Texture |
Firm, starchy, with a smooth or rough outer skin |
Weight |
1-3 kg per tuber (varies depending on type and size) |
Moisture Content |
60-70% (approximately) |
Aroma |
Mild, earthy, sweetish aroma when raw or cooked |
Taste |
Starchy, mildly sweet, depending on variety |
Defects |
Cracks, bruising, sprouting, or soft spots |
Foreign Matter |
Free from stones, dirt, or any foreign contaminants |