Appearance |
Dark purple to black, shriveled or wrinkled |
Size |
2-4 cm in length (for whole) |
Texture |
Soft, chewy, slightly sticky |
Shape |
Whole, pitted, or halved (depending on processing) |
Color |
Dark purple to black |
Moisture Content |
20-25% (depending on drying method) |
Odor |
Sweet, rich, fruity with no off or sour smells |
Taste |
Sweet, slightly tart, intense flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Soft, not brittle but may have slight skin toughness |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |