Bitter Kola Nut And Powder
ALOREIS CORPORATE BENIN SARL
Bitter Kola Nut And Powder
| Appearance | Brownish, rough, wrinkled | Light brown, powdery |
| Shape | Oval to cylindrical | Fine powder |
| Size | 2 - 5 cm in length | 50 - 100 microns (particle size) |
| Weight | 2 - 5 grams per nut | - |
| Moisture Content | 8 - 10% | 6 - 8% |
| Odor | Bitter, pungent | Pungent, bitter |
| Taste | Bitter, slightly astringent | Bitter, slightly astringent |
| Hardness | Medium to hard | - |
| Oil Content | 2 - 5% | - |
| Ash Content | 2 - 5% | 3 - 6% |
| Calorific Value | 450 - 500 kcal/100g | 400 - 500 kcal/100g |
| Bulk Density | - | 0.3 - 0.5 g/cm³ |
| Particle Size | - | 50 - 100 microns |
| Solubility | - | Insoluble in water |
| pH Value | - | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Shelf Life | - | 12 - 24 months (with proper storage) |