Grain quality

Summary

In agriculture, grain quality judgement depends on the intended use of the grain. In ethanol production, aspects of the chemical composition of grain–and specific aspects such as starch content–are considered important. In food processing and feed manufacturing, properties such as protein, oil, and sugar are significant. In the milling industry, soundness is the most important factor. For grain farmers, high germination percentage and seed dormancy are the main features to consider. For consumers, sensory properties such as color and flavor are most important.