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What is germination energy in malting barley?
Germination energy is the share of barley kernels that sprout within a set time. Maltsters use it to decide whether a lot…
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What is HiPro sunflower meal?
HiPro sunflower meal is meal from partly dehulled seed, with more protein and less fibre than standard meal. The grade is a…
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Are oats gluten free?
Oats do not contain wheat gluten, but ordinary oats are usually contaminated with wheat, barley or rye. Only specially produced and tested…
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What does flour ash content tell a buyer?
Ash shows how much bran went into the flour. It sets the flour type, predicts colour and is the bridge between Ukrainian…
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What is the falling number test and what does it show?
The falling number test measures enzyme activity in wheat and rye. A low value points to sprout damage and sticky crumb; a…
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What kind of cabbage is used for sauerkraut production?
Late-season white cabbage cultivars selected for dense heads, high sugar and low nitrate. The variety choice and the shred geometry matter more…
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Can frozen parsnip be sourced from Ukraine?
Yes, but as a contracted campaign rather than a shelf item. Parsnip area is planted against known demand, so the sourcing question…
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What are the standard carrot dice sizes in the frozen trade?
A small handful of nominal cuts dominate: fine dice, standard dice, large dice, plus slices, batons and crinkle cut. Anything else is…
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Potato starch or corn starch: what is the functional difference?
Potato starch has larger granules, higher amylopectin, bound phosphate and a faster, higher, clearer peak viscosity. Corn starch is slower, more opaque…