Appearance |
Deep red to pink, crisp, and puffed seeds or arils |
Size |
0.5-1 cm in diameter (for whole seeds) |
Texture |
Light, crunchy, brittle, and crisp |
Shape |
Whole seeds, halved, or in pieces (depending on processing) |
Color |
Red to pink |
Moisture Content |
Less than 5% (due to freeze-drying process) |
Odor |
Sweet, fruity, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, mildly tart, concentrated pomegranate 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 |