Property | Specification |
Shape | Oval, slightly flattened |
Size | Small; approximately 2-4 mm in length |
Color | White, beige, brown, black, or red |
Texture | Smooth, slightly rough when raw |
Weight | Approximately 3-5 mg per seed |
Shell | Thin, brittle, often removed in processing |
Flavor |
Nutty, slightly sweet, becomes more pronounced when toasted |
Moisture Content | 4-7% |
Oil Content | High; 50-60% of seed weight |
Hardness | Soft to slightly firm |