CASTOR SEED

Property	Specification (Castor Seed)
Grain Type	Castor (Ricinus communis)
Shape	Oval or kidney-shaped
Color	Brown, reddish-brown, or speckled
Size	Length: 10-15 mm; Diameter: 6-10 mm
Weight	0.2-0.3 g per seed
Moisture Content	8-10% (standard for storage)
Bulk Density	600-700 kg/m³
Test Weight	60-70 kg/hl
Hardness	Hard and smooth surface
Appearance	Smooth, glossy, hard outer shell
Odor	Slightly nutty or earthy, characteristic
Taste	Bitter, due to the presence of ricin
Impurities	Max 1% (foreign matter)
Damaged or Broken Seeds	Max 2%
Temperature Sensitivity	Sensitive to high temperatures (>30°C)