| Scientific Name | Guizotia abyssinica |
| Color | Black, yellowish or brownish-black |
| Shape | Small, oval-shaped |
| Size | 2-3 mm in length |
| Weight | 0.2-0.3 grams per 1000 seeds |
| Texture | Smooth, glossy surface |
| Odor | Characteristic, slight odor |
| Hardness | Moderate |
| Moisture Content | 8-10% (maximum) |
| Oil Content | 35-45% |
| Crude Protein | 15-20% |
| Purity | 99% minimum |
| Foreign Matter | 1% maximum |