Maharashtra
Product Name | Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan) |
Family | Fabaceae (Legume family) |
Shape | Oval, slightly flattened |
Color | Light brown, beige, or cream |
Size | 5 to 7 mm in diameter |
Weight | Approximately 2-3 grams per seed |
Surface Texture | Smooth and hard outer surface |
Moisture Content | 10-12% (Ideal storage moisture) |
Odor | Earthy, mild leguminous smell |
Taste | Mild, nutty flavor |
Density | 800-850 kg/m³ (bulk density) |
Foreign Matter | Less than 1% (cleaned quality) |
Impurities | Less than 0.5% |