1) MOISTURE CONTENT (6% Maximum):
Definition:
Moisture content refers to the dampness or wetness of the seeds, i.e. the amount of water in the seeds relative to the maximum amount of water the non-dry seeds usually contain. The specification is that the seeds are dry such that moisture content is not more than 6%.
Manual Assessment | Importance |
Dry seeds | Dryness reduces biological activity in the seeds, thereby reducing the possibility of the seeds turning rancid (sour/bad/rotten) during storage/shipment. |
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