Accuracy of Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy in Determining Constituent Content of Grain (Part 4)

Moisture, Protein and Ash Content of Buckwheat

Abstract

Following by wheat, rice and soybean, the accuracy of calibrations when using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy to determine the content of major constituents of buckwheat, such as moisture, protein and ash was investigated. Samples of buckwheat harvested in Hokkaido, Canada and China were used. Good results were obtained for moisture, protein and ash content.