GB/T 21304-2026

Upcoming

Determination of wheat hardness—Hardness index method

小麦硬度测定 硬度指数法

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
67.040
CCS
B 20
Status
Upcoming
Issue Date
2026-04-30
Implementation
2026-11-01
Centralized Committee
国家粮食和储备局
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies the hardness index method for determining the hardness of wheat kernels, providing a quantitative measure of endosperm texture. It is applied in grain quality testing laboratories and the wheat processing industry to classify wheat varieties for milling suitability, as hardness directly affects flour yield, energy consumption, and end-product quality. The method is used for both raw wheat inspection and breeding program evaluations.

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