Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Large, round to slightly angular with creamy-white color |
Seed Size (Diameter) |
6 – 12 mm (larger than desi variety) |
1000-Kernel Weight |
300 – 500 grams |
Shape |
Spherical to irregular with beak-like tip |
Color |
Beige to cream |
Surface Texture |
Smooth to slightly wrinkled |
Bulk Density |
0.65 – 0.75 g/cm³ |
True Density |
1.25 – 1.35 g/cm³ |
Moisture Content |
9% – 12% (safe storage range) |
Protein Content |
19% – 23% |
Carbohydrate Content |
60% – 65% |
Fiber Content |
10% – 12% |
Oil Content |
4% – 6% |
Hydration Capacity |
1.5 – 2.0 times its weight (after soaking) |