Barley Specification
A staple grain with universal demand, used in food, malt, and animal feed industries. Concierge Commodity FZCO supplies barley from verified origins such as Canada and the Black Sea region, maintaining purity, moisture control, and consistent bulk delivery for commercial clients worldwide.
Physical Specifications
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Parameter
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Value / Range
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Remarks
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Origin
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(Ukraine, Russia, Australia, Canada)
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Depends on supplier
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Crop Year
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( 2024/2025)
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New crop preferred
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Type
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Feed / Malting Barley
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Specify intended use
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Test Weight
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≥ 62–68 kg/hl (Malting) / ≥ 60 kg/hl (Feed)
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Indicates grain density
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Thousand Kernel Weight
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≥ 35g (Malting), ≥ 30g (Feed)
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Higher = better extraction
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Foreign Matter
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≤ 1.0%
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Non-barley materials
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Shrunken/Broken Kernels
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≤ 2.0%
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Must meet malting/feed quality
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Damaged Kernels
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≤ 2.0%
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Physical, mold, or heat damage
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Other Grains
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≤ 2.0%
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Wheat, rye, oats, etc.
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Chemical Composition
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Parameter
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Standard Value
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Notes
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Moisture
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Critical for storage
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Protein
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10–12% (Malting) / 11–13% (Feed)
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Lower protein preferred for malting
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Starch Content
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≥ 60%
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High starch needed for energy and enzymes
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Beta-Glucans
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≤ 4% (Malting)
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Excess causes filtration problems in beer
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Germination Energy
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≥ 95% (Malting grade)
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Indicator of viability
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Sanitary Standards
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Parameter
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Limit
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|---|---|
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Aflatoxins
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< 5 ppb (B1) / < 10 ppb (Total)
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Pesticide Residue
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Compliant with Codex / EU MRLs
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Live Insects
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Nil
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Radiation
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< 5 Bq/kg
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GMO
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Non-GMO (unless otherwise stated)
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Packing & Logistics
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Spec
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Detail
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Packing
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50 kg PP bags / bulk in containers or silo trucks
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Loading Port
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(Novorossiysk, Constanta, Odessa, Bandar Abbas)
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Incoterms
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FOB / CIF / EXW / DDP
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Shipment
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1,000 – 15,000 MT per lot
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Payment Terms
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LC at sight / TT / SBLC
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Certifications Provided
- SGS / BV inspection (quality and quantity)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- GMO-Free Declaration
- Radiation & Mycotoxin Reports (if requested)