Property |
Specification |
Color |
Yellow, sometimes with a slight orange or pale yellow tone |
Shape |
Oval, slightly flattened or round |
Size |
6 to 8 mm in diameter |
Length |
7 to 9 mm |
Moisture Content |
Max. 14% |
Test Weight |
70 to 75 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) |
Bulk Density |
0.7 to 0.8 g/cm³ |
Foreign Matter |
Max. 1% |
Defective Seeds |
Max. 2% |
Imperfect Seeds |
Max. 1% |
Purity |
Min. 98% |
Odor |
Free from off or rancid odor |
Taste |
Mild, nutty, slightly earthy |
Shelf Life |
Up to 12 months if stored in cool, dry conditions |
Packaging |
Typically in 25 kg or 50 kg sacks |
Hygiene |
Must comply with food safety and sanitary standards |