Scientific Name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
Color | Cream or light tan |
Shape | Oval to round, slightly flattened |
Size | 7-10 mm in length |
Weight | 0.25-0.35 grams per 100 seeds |
Texture | Smooth, firm |
Odor | Mild, characteristic of dried beans |
Hardness | Hard, with a firm texture when dry |
Moisture Content | 13-15% (maximum) |
Protein Content | 20-25% |
Oil Content | 1.5-2.5% |
Purity | 98% minimum |
Foreign Matter | 2% maximum |