| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Oval-shaped, light golden to yellow |
| Size | 5-7 mm in length, 2-4 mm in width |
| Weight | 35-45 grams per 1,000 grains |
| Moisture Content | 12-14% (max) |
| Test Weight | 74-80 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) |
| Purity | 99% minimum |
| Broken Grains | 2-5% (max) |
| Hectoliter Weight | 76-82 kg/hl |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5-1% (max) |
| Color | Light to medium amber |
| Protein Content | 10-15% (depending on variety) |
| Gluten Quality | Strong to medium |
| Starch Content | 60-65% |