Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Small, oval-shaped beans with green skin |
Color |
Bright green (uniform color preferred) |
Size (Length) |
3.5 – 6 mm |
Width |
2.5 – 4 mm |
Shape |
Oval to cylindrical |
Surface Texture |
Smooth and hard |
1000-Kernel Weight |
25 – 45 grams |
Bulk Density |
0.75 – 0.85 g/cm³ |
True Density |
1.20 – 1.35 g/cm³ |
Moisture Content |
9% – 12% |
Protein Content |
20% – 25% |
Carbohydrate Content |
55% – 60% |
Fiber Content |
4% – 6% |
Oil Content |
1% – 2% |
Hydration Capacity |
1.5 – 2.0 times its weight after soaking |
Germination Rate |
High (commonly used for sprouting) |