Table 3 Mechanical properties and specific milling energy of spelt and common wheat grain.
Parameter | Oberkulmer Rotkorn | Schwabenkorn | Franckenkorn | Zollernspelz | Common wheat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rupture force, Fr (N) | 78.4 ± 22.9b* | 80.1 ± 27.9bc | 62.1 ± 16.4a | 75.4 ± 26.8ab | 88.8 ± 24.2b |
Displacement, l (mm) | 0.78 ± 0.26b | 0.80 ± 0.30b | 0.67 ± 0.22ab | 0.72 ± 0.26ab | 0.62 ± 0.17a |
Rupture energy, Re (mJ) | 30.7 ± 17.7bc | 31.7 ± 21.0c | 19.8 ± 12.2a | 25.8 ± 19.1abc | 21.0 ± 14.9ab |
Specific milling energy, Er (kJ·kg-1) | 57.1 ± 5.3b | 73.0 ± 1.9c | 47.2 ± 2.0a | 54.8 ± 2.5b | 69.5 ± 2.1c |