Safflower seed – Chapter 15
Official Grain Grading Guide

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Grading

Important definitions

Net weight of sample

The sample after cleaning and removal of dockage is referred to as the cleaned sample. Its weight is the net weight of the sample. Percentages by weight for grading refer to percentages of the cleaned sample, the net weight.

Hazardous substances in samples

Wear gloves and a mask to handle any samples that you suspect may contain hazardous substances. Hazardous substances are defined in the Regulations as “any pesticide, herbicide, dessicant or inoculant.”

Representative portion for grading

All grading is done on representative portions divided down from the cleaned sample, using a Boerner-type divider.

Values in the following table represent a range of recommended portions of samples for grading. Refer to definition of “Representative portion” in the glossary for a complete description of the terms “Minimum”, “Optimum” and “Export”.

Representative portion of safflower seed for grading, grams

Grading factor	Minimum	Optimum	Export
Damage	100	100	100
Dehulled	100	100	100
Empty hulls	100	250	250
Excreta	working sample	working sample	working sample
Heated	100	100	100
Matter other than cereal grains	100	250	250
Odour	working sample	working sample	working sample
Other grains	100	250	250
Rotted	100	100	100
Soft earth pellets	100	100	100
Stones	250	500	1000

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