Official Grain Grading Guide
Beans: Special analyses
Upon request, samples may be analyzed for other factors. The shipper of the beans indicates which factors are to be analyzed and which sieves to use.
Split beans
Use a slotted sieve to help in separating splits from whole beans.
Record all percentages to one decimal place.
| Factor | Minimum representative portion to analyse, grams |
|---|---|
| Foreign material | 500 |
| Sound whole or sound splits | 100 |
| Damaged whole or damaged splits | 100 |
Cracked seed coats (CSDC)
Cracked seed coats include
- Beans with any cracked seed coats
- Beans with a piece of seed coat missing
- Beans with a seed coat punctured by insect or other means