Appearance |
Dark orange to brown, shriveled slices or pieces |
Size |
2-4 cm in diameter (for slices) |
Texture |
Chewy, firm, slightly fibrous |
Shape |
Sliced, diced, or whole (depending on processing) |
Color |
Orange to dark brown |
Moisture Content |
10-20% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Sweet, citrusy, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, tangy, concentrated citrus flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Slightly chewy, not brittle |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |