| Appearance | Clean, dry, free from mold, pests, and foreign matter |
| Color | Typical of the specific spice |
| Aroma | Strong, natural, characteristic scent |
| Texture | Uniform, appropriate to form (whole, ground, etc.) |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 10–12% |
| Volatile Oil | Varies; indicates aroma/flavor strength |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1–2% |
| Insect Damage | Absent or within limits |
| Granulation (Ground) | As per requirement (commonly 40–60 mesh) |
| Purity | ≥ 98–99% |
| Extraneous Vegetable Matter | ≤ 1–2% |
| Total Ash | Within limit (e.g., ≤ 8% for turmeric powder) |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | ≤ 1.5% |