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Moisture
It is the amount of water inside the kernel, expressed in percentage over total kernel weight.
Dickey John moisture testers.
Deliver accurate readings for appropriate bin storage, ensuring the best expansion.
Test
The following items are analyzed in each lot:
- Microbiological: Salmonella, Escherichia Colli, Moulds and Yeast, among others.
- Micotoxins: Aflatoxin, Ochratoxine, Fumonisine, Zearalenona and Vomitoxin among others.
- Heavy Metals: Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Arsenic.
- Pesticides: Organochlorine and Organophosphates, pyrethroid and glyphosate.
- GMO: Fragment 35S and T-NOS.
- Alkaloids: Atropine and scopolamine.
- Chlorate and perchlorate.
Expansion
It is the volume of popped corn in cubic centimeters, obtained per gram of unpopped corn.
Tests are performed with a Cretors Tester.
This quality factor is commanded by genetic and climatic conditions during crop season.
K/10 (Size)
It is the number of kernels in 10 grams.
Tests are done by weighing 10 grams
in precision scale.
Hybrid and climatic conditions control K/10.
Packaging
- 20 kg, 25 kg, 50 lbs. Poly paper bags.
- 50 kg poly bags.
- 1000 kg. big bag.
Recommendations
- Keep the product in a clean, fresh and dry environment.
- Rotate stock and control rodents and insects.
- Keep the product away from pesticides and other chemical products.
- Stack the bags on pallets away from the wall.
