Shape | Usually oval or elliptical |
Size | Approximately 0.2 to 0.4 inches long |
Color | Typically yellow, white, or other colors |
Texture | Smooth outer surface |
Endosperm | Starchy interior part |
Germ | Embryo, located at the base |
Pericarp | Outer layer, thin and often transparent |
Hilum | Scar where the seed was attached to the cob |
Weight | Varies, but generally lightweight |
Moisture Content | Typically around 10-15% |
Density | About 0.75 g/cm³ |