MAIZE
Maize, popularly known as corn is one of the most important cereals of the world. The important maize growing countries are U S A, Brazil, China, Mexico and India. The cultivation of maize in India is confined mainly to the States of Orissa, AP, Punjab, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.The highest productivity of maize was in Uttar Pradesh during 2015-16. In Gujarat, maize was grown in about 3.73 lakh hectares with an annual production of 6.25 lakh tonnes of grains. It is grown in the districts of Panchmahals, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha and part of Vadodara and Kheda.
Botanical name
Zea mays L.
Family
Gramineae (Poaceae)
Origin
Central America and Mexico.
Application
- Over 85 per cent of its production in the country is consumed directly as human food in various forms such as chapaties (commonest preparation), green roasted cobs (ear heads) and popcorn.
- It is also a good feed for poultry, piggery and other animals.
- Maize crop furnished huge quantities of green fodder for cattle.
- Maize crop supplies raw materials to various industries for manufacturing starch, alcohol, glucose, acetic acid, dyes, synthetic rubber, resin etc.
- Maize grain contains about 10 % protein, 4 % oil and has significant quantities of Vitamins A and E.
- Types of maize based on the composition and endosperm, maize is divided into following groups.
Suppliers Packaging Information
- Bag Type: Laminated
- Weight Capacity: as per customer requirement
- Colour Natural, White
- Labelling Printing with water based ink