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What is Durum Wheat? Durum wheat is the second most cultivated wheat. The wheat berry is hard and used to make breads an
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Supplier Country: South Africa
Export market: Greece, Canada, United States, Afghanistan, Kosovo
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12.0–14.5% Protein Content
80–90% Hard Vitreous Kernels
≤4 Ppb Aflatoxin Safe
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4.7
South Africa
1 yrs
Distributor/Wholesaler, Manufacturer, Trading Company
SOUTH AFRIACA
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4%
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88%
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1388
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Greece
Canada
United States
Afghanistan
Kosovo
Middle East
43%
East Asia
21%
Western Europe
14%
North America
14%
Central America & Caribbean
7%
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Durum Wheat Specification
- General Description
Scientific name: Triticum durum
Common name: Durum wheat or macaroni wheat
Type: Hard wheat (highest protein content among wheat types)
Color: Amber/yellowish kernels
Use: Semolina, pasta, couscous, bulgur, some bread types
- Physical Specifications Parameter Specification Moisture ≤ 13.5% Protein (dry basis) ≥ 12.0% – 14.5% Test weight ≥ 76 kg/hl (kilograms per hectoliter) Hard Vitreous Kernels (HVK) ≥ 80% – 90% (indicative of quality) Foreign matter ≤ 1.0% Damaged kernels ≤ 1.5% Shrunken/broken kernels ≤ 2.0% Falling number ≥ 300 seconds (indicates sprout damage) Gluten content ≥ 9% – 12% (wet gluten basis) Ash content ≤ 1.8% (on dry basis)
- Color & Purity Parameter Specification Kernel color Bright amber / golden yellow Purity ≥ 98% durum wheat Odor Natural, free from mustiness or rancidity Insect damage Nil or ≤ 0.5%
- Microbiological / Contaminant Limits (if for food-grade use) Contaminant / Microbe Specification / Limit Aflatoxin (B1 + B2 + G1 + G2) ≤ 4 ppb DON (Deoxynivalenol) ≤ 1 ppm (1000 ppb) Zearalenone ≤ 100 ppb Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, etc.) Per Codex / EU limits Pesticide residues As per local regulations Salmonella Absent in 25 g Total Plate Count ≤ 10⁵ CFU/g Yeasts & Molds ≤ 10³ CFU/g
- Packaging & Storage
Packaging: 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags, paper bags, or bulk
Shelf life: Up to 12 months under proper conditions
Storage conditions: Cool, dry, and well-ventilated area; < 25°C, RH < 65%
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Balingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd
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4.7
Balingi Claurain (Founder/ Owner)
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Response Rate: 4%
Avg Response Time: ≤ 2 days
Year Established: 2023
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