| Appearance | Small, round to oval grains |
| Color | Varies (white, red, brown, yellow) |
| Odor | Neutral to slightly earthy |
| Size | Diameter: 2–4 mm |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 12–14% |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 1% |
| Broken Kernels | Not more than 5% |
| Immature/Undersized Grains | Not more than 2% |
| Test Weight | 700–800 g/L (varies by variety) |
| Bulk Density | 720–780 kg/m³ |
| Texture | Hard, smooth surface |