Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Light brown to golden-yellow color |
Shape |
Oval or cylindrical grains |
Size |
Length: 6-9 mm, Width: 2-3 mm |
Weight |
40-50 grams per 1000 grains (varies by variety) |
Specific Gravity |
1.3 - 1.4 g/cm³ |
Test Weight |
72-80 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) |
Hardness |
35-45 seconds on a falling number (test for flour strength) |
Moisture Content |
10-14% |
Protein Content |
8-15% (depends on variety and growing conditions) |
Ash Content |
1.5-2.5% |