| 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 |