2nd Head Rice is one of the most difficult factors to analyze in an accurate and consistent way. Per the USDA standard, the 2nd Head contains at least 75% broken kernels. Broken kernels defined as less than ¾ of whole kernel length. Vibe created a new 2nd Head Rice Calibration with Chuck Britton, a Grain inspection and quality assurance expert who served over 41 years with the USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS), this calibration measures a sample of 25 grams and within less than a minute report on Whole kernels, Broken, Chalky and damages.
USDA Rice and by-products Weekly Pricing Report
in the example below, the Rice sample contains 2.2g of Whole Kernel and 7.35 g of Broken Kernels, expected results should be 23% of Whole Kernels and 77% of 2nd Head.
1. We Analyzed two separate samples of the whole Kernel and Broken. Results are: 76.23% Broken and 23.77% Whole Kernel
2. We Mixed the two samples of the whole Kernel and 2nd Head and Analyzed them. Results are 76.37% Broken and 23.63% Whole Kernel.
Results are aligned with the sample weights of 2.2g Whole Kernels vs. 7.35 g Broken Kernels, equal to 23% and 77% of Weight.
The USDA standard for U.S. No 1 to 5 above defines the 2nd Head Chalky and Damage levels and supported by the Vibe QM3 Grain Analyzer.
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We have calibrations for Paddy (Rough), Brown, Milled and Parboiled: Short, Medium, Long, Basmati, Arborio, Wild, Red, Jasmine, Forbidden variety
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