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Quality Parameters
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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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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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Sunflower Meal Protein Grades for Feed: Low-Pro, Standard and HiPro
Sunflower meal is sold in protein grades that are trade conventions, not legal categories. This guide explains how dehulling sets protein and…
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Malting Barley Specification: Germination, Protein and Screenings
A malting barley specification decides whether a lot becomes malt or feed. This guide explains germination energy and capacity, protein, screenings, moisture…
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Wheat Flour Specification: Protein, Ash, Gluten and Falling Number
A wheat flour specification rests on a handful of numbers: ash, protein, wet gluten, gluten index, falling number and dough rheology. This…
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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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What is the Scoville scale, and does it matter for food safety?
Scoville is a pungency measure, not a safety measure. It belongs in a sensory and formulation clause. Safety in pepper products is…
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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…