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Measuring flour water absorption
Duration: 0:38
Added: November 3, 2017
Bakers need to know how much water different types of Canadian flour can absorb. We test how much water a flour can absorb by using a farinograph.
Falling number
Duration: 1:49
Added: August 19, 2020
The Falling Number test is used to evaluate the amount of alpha-amylase in your wheat. This enzyme is especially present in sprouted grain.
Grain grading and the Harvest Sample Program
Duration: 0:54
Added: May 17, 2017
The samples we receive through the Harvest Sample Program help us make sure the Canadian grain grading system is working for everyone, from producers to processors.
Taking a representative sample
Duration: 3:56
Added: April 12, 2021
In this video, we will review best practices for two common methods of sampling: manual stream sampling and pneumatic truck probe sampling.
Horizontal sampling with a double sleeve trier
Duration: 3:34
Added: January 20, 2012
Grain inspector demonstrates how to take a sample horizontally from a bag of grain.
Vertical sampling with a double sleeve trier
Duration: 2:58
Added: January 20, 2012
Grain inspector demonstrates how to take a sample vertically from a bag of grain.
Vertical sampling with a double sleeve trier
Duration: 2:45
Added: October 6, 2009
Grain inspector demonstrates the process for assessing Canadian wheat for commercial cleanliness before it is exported.
Southern cowpea weevil
Duration: 0:13
Added: August 5, 2008
Adult southern cowpea weevils moving across yellow peas.
Indianmeal moth
Duration: 0:13
Added: September 2, 2008
Adult Indian meal moths quickly crawling across wheat kernels, while larvae crawl slowly.
Lesser grain borer
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult lesser grain borers crawling among wheat kernels.
Grain mite
Duration: 0:17
Added: September 2, 2008
Grain mites moving about wheat kernels. Close-up views of mites in action.
Red flour beetle
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult red flour beetles running across wheat kernels.
Rice weevil
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult red flour beetles running across wheat kernels.
Rusty grain beetle
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Adult rusty grain beetles crawling over and under wheat kernels.
Sawtoothed grain beetle
Duration: 0:27
Added: May 30, 2022
Sawtoothed grain beetles running about in oats.
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