Moisture Content

Max $14.5\%$

High moisture leads to “lumping” and rapid infestation by weevils.

Total Ash

Max $1.0\%$

Measures refinement; lower ash means a cleaner, whiter product.

Gluten (Dry Basis)

Min $6.0\%$

Essential for binding in dishes like Rava Idli or Upma.

Alcoholic Acidity

Max $0.18\%$

Indicates freshness; high acidity means the fat has started to oxidize.

Uric Acid

Max $100$ mg/kg

A safety marker for the absence of rodent contamination.