| Appearance | Dried petals, red or white, soft and slightly curled |
| Odor | Pleasant, floral, slightly tangy aroma |
| Taste | Tart, slightly astringent |
| Particle Size | Whole dried flowers or cut petals (approximately 1-3 cm in size) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 10% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 5% |
| Bulk Density | 0.2 – 0.4 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 8% |
| Heavy Metals | Lead (Pb) ≤ 10 ppm, Arsenic (As) ≤ 2 ppm |
| Microbial Limits | Total Plate Count ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Pesticide Residues | Within acceptable limits as per regulations |
| Purity | ≥ 95% clean, no foreign matter or debris |