常见问题


用于食品生产或牲畜饲料的压片燕麦,其等级由美国农业部(USDA)及其他机构根据特定的质量指标进行评定。借助近红外光谱(NIR)技术,无需繁琐的样品制备,即可快速、轻松地测量大部分指标。
| Parameter | Why It's Analyzed | When It's Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Excessive moisture can lead to sticky product, which may also be more susceptible to spoilage. | Incoming ingredients After: grinding/cutting/milling/flaking/rolling |
| Protein | Oats have an inherently higher protein content than most cereal grains, making them a great source of protein for plant-based diets. | After: grinding/cutting/milling/flaking/rolling |
| Fiber | Oats are also high in fiber compared to other grains, which makes them a great heart-healthy ingredient. | After: grinding/cutting/milling/flaking/rolling |
| Test Weight | Test weight is a volumetric measurement that is a common quality indicator for oat grading processes. | Incoming ingredient
After: grinding/cutting/milling/flaking/rolling |


| Product | Parameters Measured | When It's Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Oat Flour | Starch Damage Water Absorption |
Incoming Ingredients |
| Dough | Quality of damaged starch
Viscosity Elasticity Extensibility Consistency |
At-Line Lab |
| Product | Parameters Measured | When It's Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies/Biscuits | Water absorption of flours
Quantity and quality of proteins Damaged starch and dough stickiness Dough consistency, extensibility, and elasticity Cracks and blisters |
Mixing Rolling Cutting Lab |
| Crackers | Water absorption of flours Quantity and quality of proteins Damaged starch and dough stickiness Dough consistency, extensibility, and elasticity Cracks and blistersWater absorption of flours |
Mixing Rolling Cutting Lab |
| Granola Bars | Water absorption of flours
Quantity and quality of proteins Consistency and viscosity of the dough Damage and gelatinization of the starch Structure and texture Color |
Mixing Injection Lab |

燕麦适宜在排水良好的土壤中生长,相比其他谷物,它对凉爽潮湿气候的耐受力更强。然而,燕麦对养分的需求量较大。管理好土壤质量指标对于获得丰收至关重要,但同时也需避免肥料成本过高。KPM 的土壤分析技术可以快速、简便地测量各项关键土壤指标。
| Parameter | Why It's Analyzed |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen-Based Nutrients (Ammonia, Urea, TKN, Nitrate, Nitrite) | Nitrogen is an important nutrient for all small grain crop types, is especially absorbed by oats in large quantities throughout the growing season. However, too much Nitrogen in the soil can be harmful to the groundwater. Urea and TKN content also have a role in animal feed quality. |
| Phosphorus-Based Nutrients (TP, o-Phosphate, Phosphate) | Phosphorus is applied to the soil via fertilizer throughout the growing season but is especially important during the early season to help develop strong roots. |
| Potassium | Potassium may need to be added via fertilizer at different stages of the growing season. |
| Other Compounds in Crop Production | Boron, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and other minerals all have a role in oat crop production. |