Appearance |
Light brown to dark brown, uniform slices or pieces |
Size |
2-5 cm in length (for slices) |
Texture |
Firm, leathery, slightly chewy |
Shape |
Sliced, diced, or whole (depending on processing) |
Color |
Brownish yellow to dark brown |
Moisture Content |
10-20% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Sweet, fruity with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, slightly tart, concentrated flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Chalkiness |
None or minimal (if any) |
Brittleness |
Slightly brittle but not excessively crumbly |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |