Yellow Corn

Product Description

Below are the standard technical specifications and packaging options for yellow and white corn, formatted for commercial and export use.

Core Quality Specifications

While white corn is generally used for human consumption (flour, tortillas) and yellow corn for both food and animal feed, they share similar industrial standards:



| Feature | Specification (Standard Grade) |

|**-|**-|

| Moisture Content | *3.0% *4.5% Maximum |

| Protein | 8.0% 9.0% Minimum |

| Test Weight | *4 lbs/bushel (approx. *0 kg/hl) |

| Foreign Matter | 1.5% 2.0% Maximum |

| Broken Kernels | 3.0% 5.0% Maximum |

| Damaged Kernels | 5.0% Maximum (includes heat/mold damage) |

| Aflatoxin | *0 ppb (parts per billion) Maximum |

| Admixture | 2.0% Maximum |





* Color Purity: Yellow corn allows up to 5% white kernels; White corn allows only up to 2% yellow kernels.

* GMO Status: Can be specified as GMO or Non-GMO depending on the contract.



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Commercial Packaging Options

Packaging is designed to prevent moisture absorption and pest infestation during transit.



* PP Woven Bags (Standard):

* Capacity: *5 kg or *0 kg.

   * Material: High-density polyethylene/polypropylene.

   * Features: Often laminated or fitted with an inner liner to block humidity.

* Jumbo Bags (FIBC):

* Capacity: 1,**0 kg (1 Metric Ton).

   * Usage: Best for industrial buyers or large-scale food processors; requires forklift handling.

* Bulk Shipments:

* Method: Loose in *0ft or *0ft containers (using "bulk liners") or bulk carrier vessels.

* Retail Packaging:

* Capacity: 1 kg, 2 kg, or 5 kg.

   * Material: Multi-layer plastic pouches or paper bags for cornmeal and grits.



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Key Logistics Information



* Storage: Must be kept in a cool, dry place with a temperature ideally below *0°C (*8°F) to prevent weevil growth.

* Shelf Life: *2 to *4 months for whole dried kernels if moisture is strictly maintained below *4%.

* Fumigation: Standard requirement for international shipping (usually Aluminum Phosphide) to ensure the product is "insect-free" upon arrival.

* Crop Year: Specifications usually require "Current Year Crop" to ensure maximum nutritional value and freshness