| Common Name | Tigernuts, Chufa, Earth Almonds |
| Botanical Name | Cyperus esculentus |
| Form | Whole dried tubers |
| Appearance | Small, wrinkled, round to oval tubers |
| Color | Light brown to dark brown |
| Size | 6–15 mm in diameter |
| Odor | Mild, nutty aroma |
| Taste | Sweet, nutty flavor |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 10–12% |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 1% |
| Broken or Damaged Tubers | Not more than 5% |
| Purity | ≥ 98% whole, clean tubers |
| Bulk Density | 500–600 kg/m³ |