A Brief Look at Grain and Seed Analysis

A variety of test methods are used to analyze grains and seeds as well as their products such as flours and oils. Here’s a brief discussion of some of the most-used methodologies.

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was first used to measure moisture content in grain in 1964, and the first use of a commercial NIR grain analyzer for the examination of cereal products was reported in 1973. It has since become an important analytical technique for the analysis of food and feed…