Parameter |
Yellow Maize |
White Maize |
Appearance |
Yellow, smooth, hard kernels |
White, smooth, hard kernels |
Color |
Yellow |
White |
Moisture Content |
Max 14.0% |
Max 14.0% |
Foreign Matter |
Max 2.0% |
Max 2.0% |
Broken Kernels |
Max 5.0% |
Max 5.0% |
Test Weight |
Min 72 lbs/bushel (0.78 kg/liter) |
Min 72 lbs/bushel (0.78 kg/liter) |
Impurities (Other Grains) |
Max 1.0% |
Max 1.0% |
Crude Protein |
Min 8.0% |
Min 8.0% |
Fat Content |
Max 4.5% |
Max 4.5% |
Starch Content |
Min 70% |
Min 70% |
Aflatoxin |
Max 20 ppb (parts per billion) |
Max 20 ppb |
Pesticide Residues |
Must comply with safety limits |
Must comply with safety limits |
Packaging |
In bulk or food-grade sacks |
In bulk or food-grade sacks |