Cereals and cereal products - Durum wheat (T. durum Desf.) - General guidelines for instrumental methods measurement of semolina colour

This standard defines general guidelines for the instruments used to determine colorimetric characteristics of semolina samples in the dry or wet form.

Getreide und Getreideerzeugnisse - Hartweizen (T.durum Desf.) - Allgemeine Leitlinien für die Messung der Grießfarbe mit instrumentellen Verfahren

Diese Norm legt allgemeine Leitlinien für die Geräte fest, die zur Bestimmung der kolorimetrischen Merkmale von Grießproben in trockener oder feuchter Form verwendet werden.

Céréales et produits céréaliers - Blé dur (T. durum Desf.) - Lignes directrices pour la mesure de la couleur des semoules par des méthodes instrumentales

La présente norme donne les lignes directrices concernant les instruments utilisés pour déterminer les caractéristiques colorimétriques d’échantillons de semoules sous forme sèche ou humide.

Žito in proizvodi iz žita - Pšenična moka durum (T. durum Desf.) - Splošne smernice za določanje barve zdroba z instrumentalnimi metodami

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
05-Aug-2008
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
04-Nov-2014
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025

Overview

CEN/TS 15465:2008 - "Cereals and cereal products - Durum wheat (T. durum Desf.) - General guidelines for instrumental methods measurement of semolina colour" provides harmonized, practical guidance for instrumentally measuring semolina colour. This CEN Technical Specification covers instrument selection, sample preparation (dry and wet semolina), measurement procedures, calibration and required reporting to obtain reproducible colorimetric results for quality control and product development in durum-wheat processing.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope: Guidelines for instruments used to determine colorimetric characteristics of semolina in dry or wet form.
  • Recommended colour system: CIE Lab* (CIELAB) with L* (lightness), a* (red/green) and b* (yellow/blue). The specification recommends illuminant D65 for daylight-like measurements.
  • Instrument types:
    • Spectrocolorimeters - measure spectral reflectance/transmission across wavelengths and derive colorimetric values.
    • Filter colorimeters - use manufacturer-defined filters to report colour metrics.
  • Calibration: Calibrate before each measurement series using opaque, stable standards (e.g., ceramic or glaze). Additional calibration using references near the sample colour improves accuracy.
  • Sample preparation:
    • Dry semolina - homogenise; optional sieving to narrow particle-size range and reduce variability. Place in an optically neutral, flat container equal or larger than the instrument’s measurement aperture.
    • Wet semolina (fresh pasta sheet) - form a sheet and measure surface colour on a black background; limit time between preparation and measurement (recommended ≤ 60 s) to avoid dehydration effects.
  • Measurement practice: Use instrument sample-holders to block stray light and ensure the measurement window is fully covered. Record number of replicates and relative standard deviation.
  • Test report content: Must include apparatus (make, model, aperture), sample details (milling, particle size or pasta hydration), measurement conditions (illuminant, calibration references, room temperature) and results (L*, a*, b*, replicate count, standard deviation).

Applications and users

CEN/TS 15465:2008 is valuable for:

  • Quality control labs in durum wheat milling and semolina production
  • Pasta and noodle manufacturers monitoring raw-material colour
  • Breeding programs and grain traders assessing durum quality
  • Instrument manufacturers and calibration services
  • Food technologists correlating colour to product appearance and consumer acceptance

Keywords: CEN/TS 15465:2008, semolina colour measurement, durum wheat, colorimetric measurement, spectrocolorimeter, colorimeter, CIELAB, illuminant D65.

Related standards

  • CIE 15:2004 - Colorimetry (reference for color science)
  • EN ISO 11052:2006 - Determination of yellow pigment content in durum wheat flour and semolina (chemical pigment analysis)
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CEN/TS 15465:2008 is a technical specification published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Cereals and cereal products - Durum wheat (T. durum Desf.) - General guidelines for instrumental methods measurement of semolina colour". This standard covers: This standard defines general guidelines for the instruments used to determine colorimetric characteristics of semolina samples in the dry or wet form.

This standard defines general guidelines for the instruments used to determine colorimetric characteristics of semolina samples in the dry or wet form.

CEN/TS 15465:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.060 - Cereals, pulses and derived products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Cereals and cereal products - Durum wheat (T. durum Desf.) - General guidelines for
instrumental methods measurement of semolina colour
Getreide und Getreideerzeugnisse - Hartweizen (T.durum Desf.) - Allgemeine Leitlinien
für die Messung der Grießfarbe mit instrumentellen Verfahren
Céréales et produits céréaliers - Blé dur (T. durum Desf.) - Lignes directrices pour la
mesure de la couleur des semoules par des méthodes instrumentales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 15465:2008
ICS:
67.060 äLWDVWURþQLFHLQSURL]YRGLL] Cereals, pulses and derived
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 15465
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
August 2008
ICS 67.060
English Version
Cereals and cereal products - Durum wheat (T. durum Desf.) -
General guidelines for instrumental methods measurement of
semolina colour
Céréales et produits céréaliers - Blé dur (T. durum Desf.) - Getreide und Getreideerzeugnisse - Hartweizen (T.durum
Lignes directrices pour la mesure de la couleur des Desf.) - Allgemeine Leitlinien für die Messung der
semoules par des méthodes instrumentales Grießfarbe mit instrumentellen Verfahren
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 28 January 2008 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope.5
2 Terms and definitions .5
3 Apparatus.5
3.1 General.5
3.2 Spectrocolorimeters.6
3.3 Colorimeters.6
4 Procedure for sample preparation.6
4.1 General.6
4.1.1 Introduction.6
4.1.2 Dry semolina.6
4.1.3 Wet semolina.6
5 Measurements.6
5.1 General.6
5.2 Dry semolina.7
5.3 Wet semolina.7
6 Test report.7
Bibliography .8

Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 15465:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 338 “Cereals and
cereal products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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