Milling Wheat 12–13% Protein

Description

1. Product Overview
This product is a high-purity, food-grade Milling Wheat consistently standardized to a 12–13% protein range, sourced from premium global growing regions. It is primarily used for the industrial production of specialty flours, flatbreads, noodles, and biscuits where balanced gluten strength and extensibility are critical. The key value proposition is its predictable milling performance and consistent finished-product texture, making it a strategically essential input for large-scale bakeries and food manufacturers seeking to eliminate batch-to-batch variability and maximize yield.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Protein Content: 12.0% – 13.0% (dry basis, NIR-verified)

• Moisture: Max 14.0% (safe for storage and milling)

• Test Weight (Hectoliter): Min 78 kg/hl (78 g/l)

• Falling Number: Min 300 seconds (ensuring soundness, no sprout damage)

• Wet Gluten: 24% – 28%

• Donor / Zeleny Sedimentation: 35 – 45 ml

• Physical Form: Whole grain, clean, uniform amber color, 2.5–3.5 mm average particle size

• Foreign Matter: Max 0.5% (including broken grain, ergot, stones — zero tolerance for specified contaminants)

• Packing Options: Bulk vessel / 500–1000 kg jumbo bags / 25–50 kg food-grade woven polypropylene sacks

• Shelf Life: 12 months when stored in dry, ventilated silos or sealed bags at <20°C and <65% RH

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Industrial flour milling, biscuit & cracker manufacturing, noodle production, and centralized flatbread (chapati, tortilla, pita) bakeries.

• Specific Use Cases:

  • Flour mills: Blending with lower-protein wheat to standardize 10.5% pastry flour or using neat for 13% sponge-and-dough formulations.

  • Noodle plants: Produces extensible yet resilient dough sheets with clean bite and minimal cooking loss.

  • Biscuit manufacturers: Delivers fine, uniform flour that supports fat absorption and crisp texture without excessive toughness from higher protein.

• Performance Advantage vs. Alternatives: Unlike commodity wheat with variable protein (9–15%), this 12–13% narrow-band product reduces mill adjustments by 32% and reduces additive use (e.g., enzymes, vital gluten). It achieves 4–6% higher flour extraction yield than low-protein wheat, directly lowering cost per finished ton.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Every lot certified via ISO 17025-accredited lab for protein, falling number, and mycotoxin panel (aflatoxin, DON < 1,000 ppb).

• Supply Reliability: Backed by port-side buffer silos and multi-origin sourcing (Black Sea, EU, North America) ensuring year-round 24/7 load-out.

• Logistics Capability: Dedicated rail-to-bulk vessel corridors with average lead time of 18 days to major Asian, MENA, and African ports.

• Price Competitiveness: Long-term, fixed-volume contracts with monthly price adjustment formulas tied to Euronext/Matif, removing spot volatility.

• Sustainability & Technical Support: Full traceability to farm level; data sheet with carbon footprint per ton; 24-hour technical milling and baking lab support to adjust for local water quality and process conditions.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 500 MT (single grade, one origin)

• BULK 20MT: Standard truck or rail wagon unit — allows just-in-time silo replenishment for medium mills (MOQ does not apply to bulk 20MT if aggregated to 500 MT per shipment)

• Loading Capacity per 20ft / 40ft Container: 20 MT per 20ft container (jumbo bags or 50kg sacks); 26 MT per 40ft HC container (palletized 50kg sacks, max stack height)