Parameter |
Specification |
Type |
Whole Wheat Flour / Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) |
Color |
Creamy White to Light Brown |
Texture |
Fine and Smooth |
Odor |
Fresh, Natural, Free from Musty Smell |
Moisture Content |
Maximum 13.5% |
Ash Content (Dry Basis) |
Maximum 0.6% – 1.5% (depends on type) |
Gluten Content (Wet) |
26% – 32% |
Protein Content |
10% – 12% |
Acidity (as H₂SO₄) |
Maximum 0.18% |
Foreign Matter |
Absent |
Insect Infestation |
Free from live and dead insects |
Sieve Test (through 100 mesh) |
Minimum 98% passing |
Whiteness (For Maida) |
Minimum 60% |
Adulteration |
Not permitted |
Shelf Life |
3 to 6 months (depending on storage) |
Packaging |
1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg food-grade bags |