Maize
WAIZE
The structure of maize kernel-grain:
The average corn grain is 8–17 mm long and 4–6 mm wide. On average, 1,000 grains weigh 250–400 g.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF MAIZE:
Maize contains about:
70-87% (carbohydrates) starch (amylose and amylopectin),
6-13% protein.
4% fat,
2-6% oil
1-3% sugar
