Spices
| Property | Description |
| Appearance | Dried seeds, pods, bark, or powder |
| Texture | Dry, brittle, coarse or fine |
| Size | Varies from small seeds to large pods |
| Shape | Irregular, seed-like, or strip |
| Color | White, yellow, brown, red, black |
| Odor | Strong, aromatic |
| Taste | Spicy, pungent, bitter, or sweet |
| Moisture Content | Low (below 12%) |
| Density | Varies, powder lighter than whole |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in oil |