MAIZE

Botanical Name Zea mays
Common Name Maize, Corn
Color Yellow, White, Red, Blue, Black
Shape Cylindrical, elongated grains
Size 6–12 mm in length
Weight 0.25–0.30 g per kernel
Moisture Content 12–14% (for storage)
Density 720–750 kg/m³ (depends on variety)
Protein Content 8–12% (varies with variety)
Starch Content 60–70%
Fat Content 4–6%
Fiber Content 2–3%
Carbohydrates 70–75%
Test Weight 72–78 kg/hL
Germination Percentage 90–95% (depends on seed quality)
Hull Thickness Thin, with some varieties having a hard endosperm
Shape of Cob Conical to cylindrical, with spiral arrangement of kernels
Texture Hard and starchy when dried, soft when fresh