Property | Specification |
Color | White to off-white |
Odor | Strong, pungent, characteristic |
Taste | Spicy, sharp, slightly bitter |
Moisture Content | 65% – 70% (fresh), 6% max (dried) |
Volatile Oil Content | 0.1% – 0.3% |
Ash Content | 1% – 2% max |
Size | Bulbs: 3–6 cm diameter |
Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
Purity | 95% – 98% |
Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place |