Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Small, oval-shaped, and smooth with a hard outer shell |
Size |
Length: 8-12 mm, Width: 4-7 mm |
Weight |
30-40 grams per 1000 seeds (varies by variety) |
Specific Gravity |
1.1 - 1.3 g/cm³ |
Test Weight |
35-45 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) |
Moisture Content |
8-12% |
Oil Content |
40-50% (varies by variety and processing method) |
Protein Content |
20-25% |
Ash Content |
3-4% |
Color |
Black, gray, or striped, with a white kernel inside |
Taste |
Mild, nutty, slightly sweet |
Shell |
Thin, black or grayish striped |