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Yellow Maize Specifications

1. General Description

• Product: Yellow maize (Zea mays)
• Type: Hard or semi-hard kernels
• Color: Yellow to deep orange
• Odor: Fresh, free from musty or sour smell
• Condition: Clean, sound, and fit for human or animal consumption

2. Physical Quality Parameters

ParameterSpecification

Moisture Content

Max 12.5% – 14.0%

Foreign Matter

Max 1.0% – 2.0%

Broken Kernels

Max 3.0% – 5.0%

Damaged Kernels

Max 2.0% – 5.0%

Heat-Damaged Kernels

Max 0.5%

Insect Damage

Max 1.0%

Test Weight

Min 68–72 kg/hl

3. Purity Requirements

• Free from:
  • Stones, sand, and dust beyond specified limits
  • Live insects
  • Rodent contamination
  • Moldy or rotten grains
• Non-GMO or GMO status: As specified by buyer contract

4. Chemical / Safety Limits

ParameterLimit

Aflatoxin

Max 10–20 ppb (depending on regulations)

Pesticide Residues

Within permissible limits (per local/international standards)

Heavy Metals

Within safe limits

5. Grading (Typical Example)

GradeMoistureForeign MatterDamaged Kernels

Grade 1

≤12.5%

≤1.0%

≤2.0%

Grade 2

≤13.5%

≤1.5%

≤4.0%

Grade 3

≤14.0%

≤2.0%

≤5.0%

6. Packaging

• Bulk (loose) or in bags (commonly 50 kg polypropylene bags)
• Bags must be:
  • Clean and dry
  • Properly sealed
  • Clearly labeled (origin, weight, batch number)

7. Storage Conditions

• Stored in dry, well-ventilated facilities
• Protected from:
  • Moisture
  • Direct sunlight
  • Pests and contamination
• Stack on pallets (not directly on floor)

8. Uses

• Human consumption (meal, flour)
• Animal feed
• Industrial use (starch, ethanol, oil)

9. Standards & Compliance

• Should comply with:
  • National agricultural standards
  • Phytosanitary requirements
  • Food safety regulations (e.g., Codex Alimentarius where applicable)