Bitter cola

Attribute Specification
Product Name Bitter Kola
Botanical Name Garcinia kola
Common Name Bitter Kola, African Wonder Nut
Form Whole nuts (raw or dried)
Appearance Oval or round, hard nuts
Size 3–5 cm in length, 2–3 cm in diameter
Skin Color Brown to dark brown
Flesh Color Pale yellow to ivory
Taste Very bitter, astringent
Aroma Mild, earthy scent
Moisture Content Maximum 10% (for dried nuts)
Foreign Matter Not more than 1%
Purity Minimum 98%
Maturity Fully matured nuts
Texture Firm and hard when dried
Admixture Not more than 1%
Insect Damage Absent
Mould Not allowed
Cleanliness Free from soil, stones, and debris