GREEN SEED COAT COLOUR RETENTION IN LENTIL - University ...
GREEN SEED COAT COLOUR RETENTION IN LENTIL - University ...
GREEN SEED COAT COLOUR RETENTION IN LENTIL - University ...
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The Acurum ® machine has some potential in the commercial market. It is<br />
able to accurately and quickly describe a lentil sample. For it to be successful the<br />
machine must be used and adopted by importers of Canadian green lentil from<br />
around the world. If they become dependent on the Acurum ® descriptions of lentil<br />
samples they will make an Acurum ® description mandatory for all samples prior to<br />
purchase. Having consistent descriptions of samples is important because Canadian<br />
grade standards change every year. There is no incentive for Canadian pulse buyers<br />
and processors to begin using the machine for buying samples from producers<br />
unless they are required for describing the export product. Currently pulse buyers<br />
and exporters are able to grade samples lower than their actual grade and pay the<br />
corresponding value for the sample. The Canadian pulse buyer or processor makes<br />
the difference in grades and price as extra profit at the expense of the green lentil<br />
producer. The Acurum ® machine would decrease the chance of domestic pulse<br />
buyers purposely undervaluing a producer’s lentil sample.<br />
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