It's a Breadmaker's Dream as Russia Faces Glut of Premium Wheat
Hot and dry weather in the southern wheat belt has boosted protein levels.
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It’s a case of too much of a good thing for Russian farmers –they’re reaping unusually high-quality wheat as the new season starts but the abundance of top-notch grain means traders are reluctant to pay big premiums.
Recent hot and dry weather in Russia’s southern wheat belt, where harvesting started a few weeks ago, has boosted the level of protein in the kernels. Higher protein content is linked with gluten, the component that makes bread dough strong and stretchy.