The functional requirements vary with the different noodle categories. Therefore, it is expected that at least two or more quality categories will need to be defined for noodle applications. Chinese instant noodle was category with least critical requirements. Oklahoma has released Entrada. 1000 bushel were planted last year producing certified seed for this fall s planting.
Strong demand seems to be developing.
Forty per cent of new lines are white. Looking into the near future, the breeding program expects to produce approximately 50 - 50 mix of hard whites and hard red wheats. The testing criteria focuses on bread, not noodles. Noodle color quality is not good. Also, Entrada has relatively small kernels and produces good flour yield.