What is BS EN 15587 about?
BS EN 15587 provides test methods and procedures for determining the presence of Besartz in wheat and wheat products
BS EN 15587 is a European Standard that specifies the term Besatz (impurities) and describes methods for the determination of its components. The term Besatz is used as a parameter for certain quality aspects in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.), rye (Secale cereale L.), triticale (Triticosecale Wittmack spp), and feed barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).
Who is BS EN 15587 for?
BS EN 15587 on cereal and cereal products is useful for:
- Food technologists
- Chemical Engineers
- Wheat processors and mills
- Food and safety department
Why should you use BS EN 15587?
Besartz of wheat refers to all parts of a wheat sample that differ from the standard variety.
BS EN 15587 provides a methodology for separating the Besatz, from the normal basic grains. The principle is to sieve and manually select the impurities originating from animals, such as feathers, hair, excrement, dead insects, and fragments of metal objects.
Overall, BS EN 15587 provides users with comprehensive information on sampling testing and methods for determining the impurities in wheat samples which increase their quality and make them safe to consume.
