Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS The Egyptian GASC has rejected a shipment of Romanian wheat, saying that it does not meet tender specifications. The falling number analysis shows 130 seconds, while the tender standard is 200 seconds. Falling number is important in bread baking, and a level of 130 means that bread will likely not rise as needed. According to news stories, the wheat shipment has failed two analysis checks since arriving in February. A low falling number is usually the result of sprout damage in the wheat. GASC reported that Romania has offered to replace the shipment. Egypt’s supply minister has also expressed a desire to work with international companies to set “more realistic” specif...
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