| Appearance | Small, oval-shaped seeds, pale green to yellowish-brown in color |
| Color | Light green to yellowish-brown |
| Odor | Sweet, aromatic, and slightly licorice-like |
| Taste | Sweet, mildly spicy, with a hint of licorice |
| Texture | Firm, smooth, and slightly crunchy when chewed |
| Moisture Content | Not more than 10% |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 1% |
| Seed Size | Uniform size, approximately 3–4 mm in length |
| Bulk Density | 0.45 – 0.55 g/cm³ |
| Essential Oil Content | 1.5–3% (mainly anethole, fenchone) |
| Adulteration | Free from artificial color, preservatives, and adulterants |
| Insect Infestation | Free from live/dead insects, larvae, or rodent contamination |