| 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 |