Maize (Corn)
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
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Variety |
Yellow Maize (Dent corn) |
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Grade |
Grade FAQ (Animal feed or Food grade) |
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Major Origin |
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Telangana (major corn belts) |
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Moisture |
~12–14% (dry grain) |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
Starch-rich (~65–70%); ~9–10% protein; notable Vitamin A (yellow corn has β-carotene); provides potassium (~300 mg). |
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Calorific Value |
~365 kcal/100g |
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Other Attributes |
Multiple Uses: Used for human consumption (corn grits, flour) and as poultry/animal feed. Non-GMO maize from India is sought after. Can be exported as raw grain or value-added (flakes, starch). |
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HS Code |
1005.90 |