Oil and Moisture in Seeds (official methods)
Since the financial value of the farmed seeds is critically dependent on the oil content, a rapid and reliable method for quantification is required. Such a method is provided with the minispec TD-NMR solutions, combining speed of analysis with outmost accuracy on the fundament of various recognized International Standard methods.
the minispec TD-NMR product line-up provides the most comprehensive solution packages:
the minispec mq-one Seed Analyzer (the QC solution)
the minispec mq-one Seed XL Analyzer (the QC solution for big/sunflower seeds)
the minispec mq7.5 Large Seed Analyzer (the R&D version for big/sunflower seeds)
the minispec mq10 Seed Analyzer (the R&D version for seeds)
the minispec mq20 or mq40 or mq60 (the Seed Breeding solutions: Analysis of small amounts down to single seeds)
The Method: As easy as winking
The minispec quantification of the oil content in seeds, like sunflower kernels, soy-beans, rape or canola seeds benefits from an ease-of-control and an ease-of-preparation:
preparation-free, grinding-free sampling- direct transfer of the seeds to the sample tube
- weighing of the sample, mass is automatically transferred to minispec software
- placing in the minispec, automatic start of the measurement
- prompt result display within seconds
- next sample, please!
Additional quantification of the moisture content comes for free. Within the same measurement process, the moisture content is determined simultaneously!
Official Methods: Oil and Moisture without Sample Preparation
- Typical Straight Calibration Line of the minispec NMR signal vs. the Oil mass
A number of official methods describe and specify the use of the minispec TD-NMR technology for the precise and reliable simultaneous determination of oil and moisture content:
AOCS Official Method Ak 4-95- ISO 10565
- ISO 10632 for residues
- USDA, GIPSA Approval, FGIS00-101
AOCS, 
American Oil Chemists' Society
