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Activex Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum)
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Cultivation
Malting quality of x Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum)
x Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum)
Tritordeum is a promising malting raw material that combines high enzymatic activity with a unique protein composition. Its use requires adaptation of technological processes due to the absence of a floral husk and its specific influence on mash pH.
In the reference 3 varieties crop x Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum), where this is mentioned in the description.
Tritordeum possesses high diastatic power and extractability, which allows it to be used as a base malt in a 100% grist. The grain is characterized by an increased protein content and a high level of free amino nitrogen, which requires the use of short protein rests during mashing to prevent excessive protein solubilization.
An important technological feature is the absence of a floral husk, which in barley acts as a natural filter bed; therefore, working with tritordeum requires different approaches to organizing filtration. Furthermore, the crop is prone to stronger acidification of the mash, which makes strict control of pH in the range of 5.3–5.5 and calcium levels necessary to ensure fermentation stability and foam quality.
The sensory profile of a beverage based on tritordeum differs from barley or wheat beer, providing better body density and a balanced taste. During production, one should account for potentially higher iron levels in the wort, which may affect the stability of the final product's flavor profile.
General information about the subject — on the page Malting quality.
Varieties of x Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum) mentioned in the description
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