Size |
1-2 cm in diameter (for whole berries) |
Texture |
Light, crunchy, brittle, and crisp |
Shape |
Whole berries, halved, or diced (depending on processing) |
Color |
Dark purple to black |
Moisture Content |
Less than 5% (due to freeze-drying process) |
Odor |
Fresh, fruity, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, mildly tart, concentrated blackberry flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Brittle and crispy |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |