1) MOISTURE CONTENT (6%
Maximum):
Definition:
Moisture content refers to the dampness or wetness of the seeds,
i.e. the amount of water in the seeds relative to the maximum amount of water
the non-dry seeds usually contain. The specification is that the seeds are dry
such that moisture content is not more than 6%.
Manual Assessment
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Importance
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Dry seeds
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Dryness reduces biological
activity in the seeds, thereby reducing the possibility of the seeds turning
rancid (sour/bad/rotten) during storage/shipment.
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