| Property | Mint Leaves | Mint Powder |
| Appearance | Green, dried leaves | Fine, green powder |
| Color | Green to dark green | Green |
| Odor | Strong, characteristic mint aroma | Strong, characteristic mint aroma |
| Taste | Refreshing, minty flavor | Refreshing, minty flavor |
| Particle Size | Whole or crushed leaves | Passes through 80 mesh |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5% | ≤ 6% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 8% | ≤ 6% |
| Bulk Density | 0.2 – 0.3 g/cm³ | 0.3 – 0.5 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | Soluble in water |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Microbiological Limits | ≤ 10⁴ CFU/g | ≤ 10⁴ CFU/g |
| Shelf Life | 12 – 18 months | 12 – 18 months |