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Here are standard specifications for sorghum grain, commonly used for food, feed, and industrial purposes in local and international trade:

Sorghum Grain Specifications

1. General Description

• Product: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor
• Type:
  • White sorghum (mainly for human consumption)
  • Red/brown sorghum (mainly for feed and brewing)
• Color: White, cream, red, or brown (depending on variety)
• Odor: Clean, natural (free from musty or sour smell)
• Condition: Clean, sound, and fit for intended use

2. Physical Quality Parameters

ParameterSpecification

Moisture Content

Max 12.5% – 14.0%

Foreign Matter

Max 1.0% – 2.0%

Broken Kernels

Max 3.0% – 5.0%

Damaged Kernels

Max 2.0% – 5.0%

Heat-Damaged Kernels

Max 0.5%

Insect-Damaged Kernels

Max 1.0%

Test Weight

Min 70–75 kg/hl

3. Purity & Cleanliness

• Free from:
  • Live insects
  • Stones, sand, and dust beyond limits
  • Rodent contamination
  • Moldy or rotten grains
• Minimal presence of:
  • Other grains
  • Weed seeds
• Uniform grain size preferred

4. Chemical / Safety Limits

ParameterLimit

Aflatoxin

Max 10–20 ppb

Mycotoxins

Within regulatory limits

Pesticide Residues

Within permissible limits

Heavy Metals

Within safe limits

5. Functional / Quality Parameters

ParameterSpecification

Tannin Content

Low (especially for food-grade sorghum)

Protein Content

8% – 12%

Kernel Hardness

Medium to hard

Milling Quality

Good yield for flour and meal

6. Grading (Typical Example)

GradeMoistureForeign MatterDamaged Kernels

Grade 1

≤12.5%

≤1.0%

≤2.0%

Grade 2

≤13.5%

≤1.5%

≤4.0%

Grade 3

≤14.0%

≤2.0%

≤5.0%

7. Packaging

• Bulk or bagged (typically 50 kg bags)
• Bags must be:
  • Clean, dry, and strong
  • Properly sealed and labeled (origin, grade, crop year, weight)

8. Storage Conditions

• Store in dry, well-ventilated warehouses or silos
• Protect from:
  • Moisture and humidity
  • Insect infestation and pests
• Stack on pallets (avoid direct floor contact)

9. Uses

• Human consumption (porridge, flour, traditional foods)
• Animal feed
• Brewing and alcohol production
• Industrial uses

10. Standards & Compliance

• Must comply with:
  • National grain grading standards
  • Phytosanitary requirements
  • Food safety standards (e.g., Codex Alimentarius)