Appearance |
Light brown to golden, shriveled slices or pieces |
Size |
2-5 cm in length (for slices) |
Texture |
Chewy, firm, slightly fibrous |
Shape |
Sliced, diced, or whole (depending on processing) |
Color |
Golden yellow to brown |
Moisture Content |
15-25% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Sweet, fruity, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, mild, concentrated pear flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Soft and chewy, not brittle |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |