Yellow Maize

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16.00 - 17.00 / Kilogram

50000 Kilogram (MOQ)

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Business Type	Manufacturer, Supplier, Trader
Packaging Size	25kg
Seed Type	Natural
Color	Yellow
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Product Details

Cultivation Type

Natural

Product Description: Yellow Maize

Scientific name: Zea mays

Common names: Yellow maize, yellow corn, field corn

Physical / Quality Attributes

Attribute	Typical Specification / Description
Kernel colour	Bright golden yellow; uniform colour preferred. ++2
Purity / Foreign matter	Foreign matter ≤ ~ 1‑2% max; broken kernels and damaged / discoloured kernels also kept low. ++2
Packaging	Often sold in jute or polypropylene (PP) bags of 25kg, 50kg; also bulk shipment in containers. +1

Nutritional Profile

Here are typical nutritional values for yellow maize. Values can vary depending on variety, processing, and whether raw / cooked.

Component

Approximate Value per 100 g (raw)

Calories

~ 390‑400 kcal FitNigerian+1

Protein

~ 9‑10 g Global Linker+1

Dietary fiber

~ 5‑8 g +++4

Water (in raw)

~10‑12% FitNigerian+1

Uses & Applications

Yellow maize is highly versatile. Key uses include:

Fresh eating (corn on the cob / boiled / grilled) and sweet corn varieties. Go4WorldBusiness++2

A staple in poultry, swine, cattle feed, owing to its energy (starch) content and reasonable protein. ++3Go4WorldBusiness+3
Other applications include use in textiles, paper / packaging materials, depending on the starch quality. ++2

Dietary fiber aids digestion; carbohydrates provide energy.