Grain classification: where IPASAI began
Our India office, where the group started, is responsible for every aspect of grain grading. Here is how it works and why it matters.
What is grain grading?
Grain classification identifies the extrinsic and intrinsic characteristics of a plant product, as well as its economically valuable by-products and residues. It follows internationally recognized technical and regulatory standards that define the group, class and type of the product.
Grading defines the quality of a lot by analyzing a sample and comparing it with the standard the buyer requires. Grain quality is essential for trading and processing and can change the final value of the product.
Why it matters
When a producer sells to cooperatives, grain traders or industries, the lot must meet the criteria of the grading manual. If it does not, discounts may be applied. Standardization helps to:
- Establish a fair price for the producer
- Set minimum prices that stabilize the market
- Facilitate the financing of products
- Reduce product fraud
- Manage commodity inventories
01Criteria
The criteria we use
At IPASAI, grain quality is our priority. These are the main criteria behind a flawless final product.
- 01
Size
Grains pass through special sieves that classify them by size, ensuring uniformity.
- 02
Weight
Precision scales classify the grains by weight, which reflects their quality and maturity.
- 03
Color
Color is checked with high-precision optical sensors, or manually, so only the best-looking grains are selected.
- 04
Damage
Damaged, cracked or broken grains are identified and removed, protecting the integrity of the final product.
- 05
Impurities
Foreign material such as stones and twigs is removed to deliver a pure, high-quality lot.
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