Appearance |
Deep orange to dark brown, wrinkled or leathery |
Size |
3-5 cm in diameter (for whole) |
Texture |
Soft, chewy, slightly fibrous, and tender |
Shape |
Whole, halved, or sliced (depending on processing) |
Color |
Orange to dark brown |
Moisture Content |
15-25% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Sweet, fruity, with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, honey-like, and mildly astringent |
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 |