Color | Light brown to dark beige |
Shape | Round to oval, slightly angular |
Size | 6-10 mm in diameter |
Texture | Hard, dry surface |
Weight | Approximately 0.5-1 gram per seed |
Moisture Content | 10-12% |
Purity | 98% or higher |
Foreign Matter | Less than 2% |
Odor | Neutral, characteristic of chickpeas |
Taste | Nutty, earthy flavor |
Defects | Less than 1% split or damaged seeds |
Husk | Thin, papery outer layer |