This method describes how to determine the moisture content of barley. The amount of moisture in barley is relevant for its long-term storage. Moisture contents of less than 14 % are considered favorable, below 12 % is better.
The moisture content of barley must be determined prior to its storage.
Determination of the moisture content of barley is carried out according to ISO 712, 2009, i.e., milled barley is dried at a defined temperature within a set time period in an electrically heated air-drying oven.
The moisture content is calculated through the difference in mass prior to and after drying.
Barley with moisture contents above 17 % must be pre-dried as whole kernels prior to analysis. This method is not suitable for malt.