D3.1.2-b Analyze rheological and nutritional performances across locations

Abstract

The MountainHer project adds value to cereal grains, particularly barley and durum wheat, by leveraging small-scale processing units and community-based initiatives to create high-value Mediterranean foods and beverages. It includes a portfolio of 46 traditional products, such as cracked whole grains, milling products (semolina and flour), and malt-based offerings. To develop nutritious, market-oriented products, laboratory assessments of the rheological and malting traits of harvested grains are conducted to analyze their quality and nutritional performance across different locations. These analyses are carried out at the joint INRA-ICARDA laboratory in Morocco, following standardized protocols based on international norms to ensure accurate and consistent evaluations of the grains' end-use potential.