GAFTA-APPROVED RICE ANALYSIS

GAFTA Analysts and GAFTA Superintendents: your world-class rice analysis partner

Alex Stewart Agriculture is very well established in the analysis and inspection of rice shipments. We offer a complete service portfolio, including pre-shipment inspection (PSI), loading and discharge supervision, sampling, weight control, tallying and analysis in our GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association) approved laboratories.

We’re a leading provider of physical examination and analytical tests for rice cargoes. Our laboratories in China, India, Malaysia, Norway, Peru and the UK are equipped with the latest instrumentation, from precision balances to gas chromatographs and polarimeters.

Our rice analysis can test:

• Mositure.
• Average length of grain.
• Broken grain, chalky grain.
• Yellow / damaged.
• discoloured grain.
• Foreign matter.
• Milling quality.
• Moisture and test weight.
• Protein.
• Starch.
• Specific weight.
• Infestation.

INSPECTION SERVICES

Our world-class inspection services range from pre-shipment inspection (PSI), loading and discharge supervision, sampling, weight control and tallying to analysis in our GAFTA-approved laboratories. GAFTA 124 sampling rules are strictly adhered to for all rice inspections, unless there is a specific sampling directive from our principals.

Warehouse inspections can verify that storage areas are free from infestation and foul odours. Inspection of bagged rice cargoes include marking verification, packing inspection, examining bag strength and random check weighing.

We also inspect and analyse tapioca. The normal scope for tapioca analytical tests include oil, protein, fibre, starch, moisture, sand and/or silica.

For more information about our world-class rice testing services please call: +44 (0) 151 525 1488