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 |