R-110.09.730 [2016-03] Cracked Barley Kernels – Visual Detection

Aside from the customary rapid analysis methods for water and protein as well as physical tests, the visual inspection of barley, i.e., the evaluation of the external characteristics of the grain, also remains a meaningful method for assessing barley.

Application/Purpose

This method describes how to determine the percentage of cracked kernels as part of the visual and manual inspection of a lot of barley

Scope of Application

Barley intended for the production of malt is to be evaluated on the basis of the characteristics described below.

Principle

Visual assessment

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