| Color | Creamy white with a black "eye" at the center |
| Size | Approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.6 to 1.3 cm) in length |
| Shape | Oval or kidney-shaped |
| Texture | Smooth and firm |
| Aroma | Mild, nutty aroma |
| Taste | Mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavor |
| Moisture | 12-14% |
| Foreign Matter | 1% Maximum |
| Broken | 3% Maximum |
| Insect damage | 1% Maximum |
| Stained | 2% Maximum |