| 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 |