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COMMODITY SPECIFICATION
BARLEY

 

The barley selected for this product shall be milled from U.S. No. 1 human food grade supplies. 
The barley shall be cleaned using standard grain cleaning equipment to remove dockage, foreign matter, and stones in accordance with good manufacturing practices.  The barley is cleaned, de-hulled through a pearling process, and cracked to reduce cooking time.

The finished product shall comply with all regulations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
The barley shall be de-hulled and cut in accordance with good manufacturing practices.

Analytical Requirements

The barely shall conform to the following detailed chemical and physical properties:

Chemical Properties:

1.  Grade: U.S. No. 1
2. Protein (Min):  9.0%
3. Moisture (Max.): 14.0%

Physical Properties:

Granulation:  Rotap 100 g.
2 min. with hammer

On U.S. #8 8.0% Max
On U.S. #10 35 +/-10%
On U.S. #12  35 +/-10%
On U.S. #16 25 +/-10%
On U.S. #20  3 +/-2%
Thru U.S. #20 5.0% Max.
Density 42#/Cu. Ft.

Packaging

25-kilogram multi wall paper bags