| Property | Specification |
| Size | 2 - 5 cm in diameter (for a whole bulb) |
| Shape | Bulbous, with individual cloves inside |
| Color | White to off-white or purple-tinged outer skin; pale white to off-white inner cloves |
| Odor | Strong, pungent, aromatic |
| Flavor | Strong, spicy, with a slightly bitter aftertaste |
| Moisture Content | 60 - 70% |
| Density | 0.6 - 0.9 g/cm³ |
| Purity | Free from foreign material like dirt, stones, or mold |
| Volatile Oil Content | 1 - 2% (primarily allicin) |