The main quality parameters of malting barley:

Pure lot of an acceptable variety (we have    Pasadena, Ebson and Bojos variety)
High per cent germination and vigorous growth    95% or over (3 day test)
Free from disease
Less than 5% peeled and broken kernels
Free from heat damage
Wet content 13.5% or lower
Free of primary insects, large oil bearing seeds,    ergot, treated seeds, smut and   odour
Low protein content - 10.0% to 12.0% dry basis