Color Dark brown to black
Shape Small, round, and wrinkled
Size Approximately 3-6 mm in diameter
Texture Hard and brittle
Smell Strong, pungent, and aromatic
Taste Spicy, hot, and slightly earthy
Density Approximately 550-600 grams per liter
Moisture Content Typically less than 12%
Shelf Life Long shelf life when stored properly
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol
Odour : Mild, aromatic
Texture : Rough, with small knobs and wrinkles
Chemical Compounds : Curcuminoids (curcumin, de methoxy curcumin,
bisdemethoxycurcumin), essential oils, starch, and other
bioactive compounds
Taste : Bitter, earthy, and slightly spicy
