| Parameter |
Specification |
| Appearance |
Small, bulbous, white or purple-tinged skin |
| Shape |
Clusters of cloves inside a papery outer skin |
| Size |
2-3 cm in diameter for a bulb, 1-2 cm for individual cloves |
| Color |
White, off-white, or purple-tinged |
| Texture |
Firm and slightly papery on the outside, fleshy and juicy inside |
| Weight |
20-50 grams per bulb (on average) |
| Moisture Content |
60-70% (max) |
| Purity |
98-99% clean (free from impurities) |
| Odor |
Strong, pungent, aromatic smell |
| Taste |
Strong, pungent, spicy flavor when raw |
| Hardness |
Firm when fresh, softens with cooking |
