| Property |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Maize (Corn) |
| Scientific Name |
Zea mays |
| Appearance |
Yellow, white, or mixed (depending on variety) kernels |
| Shape |
Cylindrical ears with rows of kernels arranged along a cob |
| Kernel Size |
Length: 7-12 mm; Diameter: 4-8 mm |
| Weight (per kernel) |
0.25 - 0.35 grams |
| Moisture Content |
12-15% (recommended for storage) |
| Bulk Density |
720-800 kg/m³ |
| Test Weight |
70-80 kg/hl (hectoliter weight) |
| Color |
Yellow (most common), white, red, blue, purple (varies by variety) |
| Texture |
Firm and starchy, smooth or wrinkled depending on variety |
| Shape of Ears |
Conical or cylindrical |
| Cob Length |
15-30 cm (varies with variety and growing conditions) |
| Kernel Arrangement |
Typically 16-24 rows on a cob |
