Appearance |
Small, round, yellow to light brown seeds |
Odor |
Mild, characteristic leguminous aroma |
Taste |
Mild, slightly nutty |
Particle Size |
Whole beans, typically 5-8 mm in diameter |
Loss on Drying |
≤ 10% |
Ash Content |
≤ 5% |
Bulk Density |
0.7 – 0.9 g/cm³ |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, requires cooking for digestibility |
Moisture Content |
≤ 12% |
Oil Content |
18-20% |
Protein Content |
35-40% |
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 |
≥ 98% clean, no foreign matter or debris |