| Property | Specification |
| Shape | Small, nail-like, with a stem and a bulbous head |
| Size | 1 to 2 cm in length |
| Color | Brown to dark brown |
| Weight | 0.1 to 0.2 g per clove |
| Texture | Hard and brittle |
| Moisture Content | 12% to 14% |
| Volatile Oil Content | 15% to 20% (mainly eugenol) |
| Taste | Strong, pungent, and aromatic |
| Odor | Strong, spicy, and sweet |