| Property | Specification |
| Color | Purple to reddish-brown |
| Length | 2.5 - 4 cm |
| Shape | Oval, slightly flattened |
| Size | 1 - 2 cm in diameter |
| Moisture Content | 6 - 8% |
| Fermentation | 5 - 7 days |
| Flavor | Bitter, astringent with a slight sweetness |
| Weight (per 100 beans) | 300 - 400 grams |
| Defects | Max 5% defective beans (damaged, moldy, etc.) |
| Shell Thickness | 1 - 2 mm |
| Cocoa Butter Content | 47 - 55% |
| Theobromine Content | 1.5 - 2.5% |