Description:

Maize is one of the most important crop which is utilized as food, feed and fodder. It is used at any stage of it's growth and has several industrial uses.It serves as a basic raw material for the production of starch, oil and protein, food sweeteners.

Common types:

Yellow CornWhite cornRed corn

Product Specification:

Product Name	Yellow Maize
Product Type	Grain
Color	14% max
Broken Seeds	2% max
Aflatoxin	20 to 30 PPB max
Origin	India
Size	8-10mm
Binomial Name	Zea mays
Family Name	Poacea
Protein	8-9%

Nutritional Value:

Maize is rich in phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron and selenium. It also has small amounts of potassium.Rich source of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, dietary fibers.It has traces of Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Eating 100 gm of maize gives us 342 calories. It contains a high amount of insoluble fiber.

Good source of Vitamin B helps in preventing birth defects and also helps in lowering the level of Homocysteine that has the potential of damaging the blood vessels Prevents the occurrence of lung cancer.

Low protein content.Linoleic acid content is higher.Features:High nutritive valuePremium qualityLonger shelf lifePure Sweet tasteHealth Benifits:The high amount of fiber present in maize helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the riskof colon cancer.Maize being rich in folate, helps the generation of new cells, especially important before andduring pregnancy.Those suffering from anemia have shown positive effects after consuming maize.The Pantothenic acid present in maize helps with the physiological functions of the body.The presence if thiamin helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates.Maize has been found to be helpful in treating kidney problems, including renal dysfunction.The beta-cryptoxanthin in maize makes it good for the health of the lungs and may even help preventlung cancer.The insoluble fiber in maize makes it good for those suffering from common digestive ailments, likeconstipation and hemorrhoids.The vitamin B12 and folic acid present in maize prevent anaemia caused by the deficiency of thesevitamins.Images: