Services
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Physico-chemical characterization of grains and flours.
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Evaluation of plastic and rheological properties of the mass.
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Genetic characterization of grain storage proteins.
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Conditioning and grinding of fodder samples for the analysis and quantification of dry matter.
Available analyses
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Moisture.
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Test weight.
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Protein content in grain and flour.
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Ash content.
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Milling yield.
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Grain and semolina color.
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Vitreousness.
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Biometry, pearling and whiteness of rice.
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Gluten strength (sedimentation test).
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α-amylasic activity (falling number).
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Rheologic properties (alveogram).
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Electrophoresis of prolamins.
Applicable to:
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Testing of varieties and inbred lines.
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Assessment of the effects of new agronomical practices.
- Quality control in small and mid-size companies.