Analytical testing service: Wet gluten content

Description of service

The wet gluten content of the sample is determined using the American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI) Standard Method 38-12.02 (flour and semolina subsequent to milling).

Data is reported on a 13.5% moisture basis for whole wheat and a 14.0% moisture basis for semolina and flour.

It takes 5 days to complete this test.

Fees

Fees shown are before tax. The applicable taxes (Goods and Services Tax and provincial sales tax in Quebec) will be collected on these fees.

Fees are updated on April 1.

See current and past fees for Wet gluten content test fee code 360.

Service standard

• Documents detailing the results of inspection support services are issued within 2 business days after completion of all required analytical testing or inspection results.

Performance target

• The target for achieving this standard is set at 90%.

Performance information

Applying for Wet Gluten

Service can be requested through either a submitted sample request form:

• I-106 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Western Canada
• I-107 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Eastern Canada
• I-129 - Accredited Container Sampler Program (ACSP) sample submission form
• I-130 - Certified Container Sampling Program (CCSP) sample submission form

Or, through the request for inspection services applicable to service:

• Official inspection – ships
• Official inspection – railcars, trucks or containers