BS 4317 is a British standard on methods of test for cereal and pulses that discusses the measurement of the temperature of cereal and pulses during bulk storage to maintain the food life of cereal and pulses.
BS 4317-26 is the twenty-sixth part of the BS 4317 series that guidance on the measurement of the temperature of grain stored in silos or any other bulk store.
BS 4317-26 on the measurement of the temperature of cereal and pulses during bulk storage is useful for:
High humidity (High temperature and high amount of moisture in air) led to the growth of microorganisms which led to the rotting of food grains. So, temperature and moisture are crucial factors that affect the life of food materials.
BS 4317-26 provides you with guidance on the apparatus, procedures for positioning the apparatus, temperature readings, temperature records, temperature-reading devices, etc.
The guidance provided by BS 4317-26 assist you in maintaining the quality and subsistence of grains and pulses and ensuring a reduction in the growth of microorganisms that can spoil grains.
With obedience and compliance to BS 4317-26, you can enhance the shelf life of cereal and pulses and deter insects or other pests while preserving grains’ nutritional value.