Book launched on wheat, flour quality

The Canadian High Commission in Dhaka has launched a book on the techniques of judging wheat and flour quality.

Canada is one of the world’s top three wheat exporters and the largest producer of high-protein milling wheat.

Bangladesh imported 528 million Canadian dollars worth of agricultural products including wheat and lentils last year, 53.67 percent more than the previous year’s.

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed and High Commissioner Heather Cruden jointly launched the guide book on “Basic Tests Used to Evaluate Wheat and Flour Quality” at a seminar on “Innovation and Agriculture” on Wednesday.

The High Commissioner said for over 100 years Canadian scientists had been working to develop crops adapted to the harsh Canadian environment.

“The quality, nutritional value and versatility of Canadian grains make them essential ingredients for the finest foods and beverages the world can offer”.

She said they are closely monitored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to make certain that all grain-based foods are “safe”.

A delegation from the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) conducted a technical session on wheat and flour quality optimisation, milling technology and innovative applications of Canadian field crops, the High Commission said in a media release.

The Commerce Minister stressed on the importance of innovation, science and technology in agriculture in order to meet the growing demand of the population of Bangladesh, it said.