Wheat Quality & Technical Specifications
Detailed physical and biochemical benchmarks for Ukrainian soft winter wheat (Triticum aestivum), compliant with Ukrainian national grading standards.
Laboratory Sampling & Grading Discipline
In Ukrainian commodity agriculture, grain quality is evaluated pursuant to DSTU 3768:2010 ("Wheat: Technical Conditions"). Each lot arriving from certified regional grain elevators is tested for moisture, test weight, foreign matter, dockage, and gluten index.
Prior to maritime vessel loading or rail export dispatch, independent international survey companies—including SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Cotecna—perform continuous composite sampling in accordance with GAFTA / ISO sampling standards, providing contractual assurance for overseas buyers.
The parameter tables below outline the source-listed standard benchmarks for Ukrainian wheat under DSTU 3768:2010. These figures must be treated as indicative references, not as an unconditional guarantee for every individual shipment. Final contractual specifications are established according to the confirmed product lot, crop year harvest variations, and commercial contract terms signed between buyer and seller. We welcome buyers to request current product specification sheets for currently available origin lots.
Milling Wheat Specifications (Classes 1–3)
Targeted for commercial milling and baking flours
| Quality Parameter | Indicative Benchmark | Significance for Millers & Bakers |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Content (Dry Basis) | 11.0% – 13.5% | 12.5% (Grade 2 benchmark) |
| Moisture Content | Max 14.0% – 14.5% | Safe storage & transit standard |
| Wet Gluten | 23% – 27% | High elasticity for bakery flours |
| Falling Number (Hagberg) | Min 230 – 240 seconds | Optimal enzymatic activity |
| Test Weight (Hectoliter Mass) | 74.0+ kg/hl (typically 76–80 kg/hl) | High flour extraction yield |
| Foreign Matter / Impurities | Max 2.0% | Clean seed screening |
| Bug-Damaged Grain | Max 1.0% – 2.0% | Preserves gluten structure |
| Standard Classification | Classes 1–3 (DSTU 3768:2010) | Food-grade human consumption |
Feed Wheat Specifications (Classes 4–6)
Formulated for industrial animal compound feed
| Quality Parameter | Indicative Benchmark | Significance for Feed Formulations |
|---|---|---|
| Test Weight | 72.0 – 74.0+ kg/hl | Dense caloric value for rations |
| Moisture Content | Max 14.0% – 14.5% | Safe bulk container & hold storage |
| Crude Protein | 10.0% – 11.5% indicative | Balanced amino acid profile |
| Foreign Matter | Max 2.0% – 3.0% | Screened for commercial feed mills |
| Broken / Shrunken Grains | Max 5.0% – 7.0% | Consistent compounding texture |
| Standard Classification | Classes 4–6 (DSTU 3768:2010) | Livestock, poultry & aquaculture feed |
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