Property | Specification |
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Appearance | Oval-shaped, light golden to yellow |
Size | 5-7 mm in length, 2-4 mm in width |
Weight | 35-45 grams per 1,000 grains |
Moisture Content | 12-14% (max) |
Test Weight | 74-80 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) |
Purity | 99% minimum |
Broken Grains | 2-5% (max) |
Hectoliter Weight | 76-82 kg/hl |
Foreign Matter | 0.5-1% (max) |
Color | Light to medium amber |
Protein Content | 10-15% (depending on variety) |
Gluten Quality | Strong to medium |
Starch Content | 60-65% |