| Type | Fresh |
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| Color | Brown (outer skin), yellowish light brown to coppery brown (pulp) |
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| Shape | Round, oval, or egg-shaped depending on the variety |
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| Variety | India has over 50 cultivars, including: - Kalipatti: Most popular commercial variety; high quality, oval-shaped, and low seed count.
- Cricket Ball: Large, round shape and grainy texture; widely grown in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
- Baramasi: Popular in Northern India; round, medium-sized fruits and year-round availability.
- Pilipatti: Cultivated in Gujarat and Maharashtra; significant export variety with larger fruits.
- Other varieties: PKM-1, PKM-2, CO.3 (Hybrids), Dhola Diwani, and Kirthibarthi.
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| Taste | Very sweet with a rich, caramel-like or malty flavor |
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| Origin | Major growing states include Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh |
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| Quality | A Grade export quality, naturally ripened |
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| Packing | Typically in 4 kg, 5 kg, 8 kg, or 10 kg cardboard boxes with waste paper cushioning padding to prevent mechanical injury |
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| Availability | Available throughout the year, with peak seasons from February to June and September to October |
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