White Wheat Test Kits

The Kansas Grain and Feed Association is now marketing white wheat test kits developed through the Kansas Wheat Commission. Only a limited quality of kits are currently available, so if you are handling Hard White wheat, order one now. Each kit contains all of the materials needed to perform approximately 25 tests. The testing time is about 10 - 15 minutes. Reorder supplies are available. The kits are available for $195 plus tax and shipping (approx. $35) Call KGFA at 785-234-0461 to order a kit.

The NaOH test is essential for anyone who handles Hard White wheat. After approximately 10 minutes in the heated NaOH solution, Hard Red Winter wheat will change to a dark red-brown color. Hard White wheat will turn yellow, making it easier to pick out the number of red kernels in a white sample, or vice versa. Although it takes some time to set up before conducting the first test, the testing time is only about 10 - 15 minutes.