Patent ID: 7407808
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: A01H,G01N

Abstract:
1. A barley kernel evaluation method comprising: disposing barley kernels having husks in a sulfuric acid solution having a 40% to 60% concentration; agitating the solution having the barley kernels disposed therein for a prescribed time; treating the barley kernels with a mixed liquid of Methylene Blue and Eosin subsequent to the agitation; observing the degree of which the dyed barley kernels have a husk and a pericap dyed a dark blue color, an embryo and a scutellum dyed a red-pink color, and an endosperm not dyed and a white color; determining a proportion R, R being the proportion of (a) an amount of barley kernels having 80% or more of the husk being peeled and not being dyed a dark blue color to (b) an amount of the total barley kernels; and evaluating whether or not the barley kernels are suited for malt manufacture based on proportion R.