Maize crop by products

1. Scientific name: Zea mays
Family: Poaceae

2.  Maize or corn (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop
of the world.
 Maize is a queen of cereals and cross pollinated crop.
 Maize protein is called as “zein”.
 It is a source of nutrition as well as phytochemical
compounds.
 Phytochemicals play an important role in preventing
chronic diseases.
 It contains various major phytochemicals such as
carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and phytosterols.
 Maize as a crop has multiple uses but is chiefly grown
for human and Livestock consumption

3.  Cultivation area in India :31.51 million tonnes
in an area of 9.9 million hectares in 2020
 Cultivation area in Telangana:14 lakh acres
producing annually 16 Lakh tonnes.

4.  Production area in India:31.51 million tonnes
 Production area in Telangana:14 lakh acres
producing annually 16 Lakh tonnes

5.  70-87% (carbohydrates) starch.
 6-13% protein.
 4% fat.
 2-6% oil.
 1-3% sugar.

6.  Corn flour.
 Corn oil.
 Corn syrup.
 Corn flakes.
 Sweet corn.
 Corn chikki

7. CORN FLOUR
Corn flour may help to reduce blood pressure and
cholesterol levels. It may also be beneficial in
improving digestive health. In addition, it may
help to manage weight. Corn flour may be used in
case of diabetes and iron deficiency.

8. MAIZE OIL
corn oil contains heart-healthy compounds, such as
vitamin E, linoleic acid, and phytosterols, it
may lower your risk of heart disease. Vitamin E is a
powerful antioxidant, so a diet high in this nutrient
may prevent oxidative damage to your heart and
blood vessels caused by excess free radicals

9. CORN SYRUP
Weight gain abetted by high-calorie foods
containing HFCS can also contribute to
heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease
and an abnormal level of cholesterol and
other fats in the blood

10. CORN FLAKES
Cornflakes contain vitamins A, niacin, vitamin B,
vitamin B12, lutein, and all essential nutrients that
are beneficial for your eyes. In addition, it improves
the amount of iron in the body. Anemia can be
tackled by including a diet rich in iron

11. Sweet corn can may be valuable in dealing with diseases
caused due to damage to neurons (neurodegenerative
diseases), such as Alzheimer’s disease.
It contains beta carotenoids, which convert into vitamin A
and are good for eyesight. It may also prevent degenerative
diseases of the eye (macular degeneration).
It might have the potential to deal with cancer. However,
there is a need for extensive research to prove it.
SWEET CORN

12. MAIZE CHIKKI

13.  Meru chem pvt. LTD. ...
 Vedant tapioca PVT. LTD. ...
 Tradewell international PVT. LTD. ...
 Varun industries. Mumbai - 400021 ,INDIA.
 Regaal resouces PVT. LTD. ...
 Tirupati starch and chemicals ltd. Indore -
452001 ,INDIA. ...
 Arihant starch products. Mumbai - 400003
,INDIA. ...
 Sheekharr starch PVT