| Property | Specification |
| Color | White to Cream (or Black if in whole form, split white) |
| Shape | Oval or round, split or whole |
| Size | 5 to 7 mm in diameter (split variety) |
| Length | 5 to 8 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, slightly earthy or nutty |
| Shelf Life | Up to 12 months if stored in cool, dry conditions |
| Packaging | Typically in 25 kg or 50 kg sacks |