| Property | Specification |
| Form | Hard nut/seed |
| Color | Brown to dark brown (shell); off-white (kernel) |
| Odor | Mild, nutty |
| Size | Small, oval to round (1–2 cm) |
| Shell Content | Approx. 40–50% of whole nut |
| Kernel Content | Approx. 50–60% of whole nut |
| Moisture Content | Max 7–10% (for storage stability) |
| Oil Content | 45–55% (in the kernel) |
| Fibre Content | Present in shell and skin |
| Density | Approx. 0.6–0.7 g/cm³ (whole kernel) |
| Hardness | Hard outer shell; requires mechanical cracking |
| Ash Content | Max 5% (typically lower in cleaned kernels) |
