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 |