d to specific size. This barley is then shifted to steel tanks provided with outlet pipes and water inlets to carry out vigorous aeration and mixing of the barley/water mixture with the aid of compressed air. Once barley reaches water content of 43-56%, steeping is stopped.
Germination:
Once steeping is over, the steeped barley is shifted to germinating floorsorroom to allow germination under controlled air, moisture and temperature conditions. The entire germination period takes 4-7 days depe