Description
Specification
| Country of Origin: | Pakistan | |||
| Harvest period: | (Kharif)Oct-Nov (Rabi)Jun-Jul | |||
| Color: | Yellow | |||
| Packaging: | 5 kg | 10 kg | 15 kg | 25 kg |
| Shelf life: | 12 month | |||
| Purity: | 99% | |||
| When stored in a cool dry and well-ventilated place | ||||
Uses And Benefits Of Maize:
Maize is a high-yielding cereal crop that contributes to the food security of Pakistan. It is the third important cereal after wheat and rice, accounting for 4.8% of the total cropped area and 3.5% of the value of agricultural output.
Maize is a major ingredient in animal feed, especially for poultry, cattle and fish. It provides energy, fat, protein, vitamin A and xanthophylls, which are beneficial for animal health and product quality. Maize can improve the efficiency of growth, meat quality, milk production and egg production in animals.
Maize is also used for wet milling, which produces starch and other by-products such as corn oil, gluten, fibre and various chemicals. These products have widespread applications in beverages, bakeries, processed food, oil, industrial alcohol, textile, paper and pharmaceutical industries.
Maize is also consumed directly by humans as a staple food or as a snack. It can be cooked, roasted, boiled or ground into flour. Maize is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibre, antioxidants and phytochemicals that can lower the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Maize is a valuable crop that has many advantages for Pakistan’s economy, environment and society. It can also adapt to different climatic conditions and soil types, making it suitable for cultivation in various regions of the country. Maize is indeed a success story that can be replicated for other crops in Pakistan.
