Color:Black
Variety:Ethiopian highland and lowland types
Size and Shape:Small, angular seeds
Aroma:Strong, pungent aroma
Impurities:Generally low
Oil Content:Approximately 38-40%
Color:Brown
Variety:Various ecotypes
Size and Shape:Small, elongated seeds
Aroma:Intense, citrusy, and spicy
Essential Oil Content:Approximately 3-6%
Impurities:Generally low
Color:brown
Variety:Indigenous and improved cultivars
Size and Shape:Rhizomes with brown outer skin
Aroma:Spicy and pungent
Essential Oil Content:Approximately 2-5%
Flavor:Warm, aromatic, and slightly woody
Impurities:Generally low
Color:Varies from yellow to brown Varieties:Local varieties widely cultivated Size and Shape:Seeds are small, round to oval in shape Aroma:Pungent, slightly bitter Essential Oil Content:Around 1-2% Flavor:Strong, sharp, and spicy Impurities:Minimal
Color:Yellowish-brown Varieties:Locally cultivated varieties Size and Shape:Small, angular seeds Aroma:Aromatic, sweet, slightly bitter Essential Oil Content:About 3-5% Flavor:Bitter with a hint of sweetness Impurities:Generally low
Color:Dark red to brown Varieties:Traditional spice blend Texture:Fine powder Aroma:Spicy, earthy, and aromatic Flavor:Complex, hot, and flavorful Impurities:Usually minimal
Color:Bright orange-yellow Varieties:Local varieties grown Size and Shape:Finger-like rhizomes Aroma:Mild, earthy Curcumin Content:Varies but can be high Flavor:Earthy, slightly bitter Impurities:Low levels
Color:Varies from green to red Varieties:Local cultivars with different pungency levels Size and Shape:Small to medium-sized pods Aroma:Pungent, spicy Scoville Heat Units:Depends on the type Flavor:Hot, fiery Impurities:Minimal
Color:Dark brown to black Varieties:Local varieties cultivated Size and Shape:Small round peppercorns Aroma:Pungent, spicy Piperine Content:Variable but significant Flavor:Peppery, sharp Impurities:Minimal