Hard Wheat

Property Specification
Variety Hard Red Wheat, Hard White Wheat
Moisture Content 10% - 12%
Test Weight 77 - 80 lbs/bu (Pounds per bushel)
Protein Content 12% - 15%
Gluten Content 10% - 14%
Color Golden to reddish-brown
Kernel Hardness Hard
Kernel Size Medium to Large
Shape of Kernel Oval or slightly elongated
Foreign Matter < 1%
Impurities < 1%
Damage or Broken Kernels < 2%
Ash Content 1.5% - 2.5%
Falling Number > 300 sec (for bread-making quality)
Hagberg Falling Number 250 sec or higher