Single kernel analysis for fractionating cereal batches
Global population is growing. Climate changes and extreme weather conditions are on the increase. Speculation and rising energy costs contribute to dramatic price increases for cereals. Sweeping consequences are already evident, in particular for people living in developing countries. It is, thus, more important than ever to reduce or avoid crop losses. Grain grading could be one solution. Numerous possibilities are available for cleaning batches by means of grading in order to raise their average quality and optimise processability. The present contribution describes innovative technology for cereal grading and discusses selected results from process and equipment validation.