Grains, Pulses & Sugar
Yellow maize
Dried yellow maize (Zea mays) grain for millers, feed manufacturers and food processors.
Grains, Pulses & Sugar
White maize
Dried white maize grain for maize meal, flour milling and food distribution. Quoted by EAS 2 or U.S. grade, with moisture, aflatoxin and colour purity agreed for the order.
- EAS 2 Grade 1
- EAS 2 Grade 2
- EAS 2 Grade 3
- U.S. No. 2 White
Specification
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Whole, shelled, dried white maize grain (Zea mays) |
| Colour purity | U.S. white corn class: max 2.0% maize of other colours |
| Moisture | Max 13.5% under EAS 2; max 15.5% under Codex CXS 153 |
| Aflatoxin (EAS 2) | Total aflatoxins max 10 µg/kg; aflatoxin B1 max 5 µg/kg |
| Quality factors | Foreign matter, broken, pest-damaged, rotten, discoloured and immature grains |
| Lot details | Origin, crop year and analysis listed on the quotation |
Maize grades
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| EAS 2 Grade 1 | Foreign matter max 0.5%, broken kernels max 2.0%, pest-damaged max 1.0%, discoloured max 1.5%, moisture max 13.5%. |
| EAS 2 Grade 2 | Foreign matter max 1.0%, broken kernels max 4.0%, pest-damaged max 3.0%, discoloured max 2.0%, moisture max 13.5%. |
| EAS 2 Grade 3 | Foreign matter max 1.5%, broken kernels max 6.0%, pest-damaged max 5.0%, discoloured max 2.5%, moisture max 13.5%. |
| U.S. No. 2 White | USDA grade: test weight min 54 lb/bu, total damaged kernels max 5.0%, broken corn and foreign material max 3.0%. |
Packaging
| Format | Configuration |
|---|---|
| 50 kg bags | New woven polypropylene sacks, machine-stitched, with lot marks. The most common export format. |
| 90 kg bags | Traditional East African grain sack, used mainly in regional trade. |
| 25 kg bags | Smaller woven sacks for distributors and manual handling. |
| 1-tonne bulk bags (FIBC) | Woven big bags with discharge spout, for mills with bulk intake. |
| Bulk | Loose grain in lined containers or vessel holds, by agreement. |
Applications
Maize meal (ugali, sadza, nshima), flour, grits, snacks and brewing adjuncts.
Frequently asked questions
How is white maize different from yellow maize?
White maize has little or no yellow pigment and is preferred where a white meal or flour is expected, especially in East and Southern Africa. Grading rules are the same; the colour-purity limit is added.
Do you supply maize flour?
The catalogue covers whole grain. Milled products can be discussed separately on request.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the product and the lot. The minimum quantity, price and delivery terms are set out in the written quotation.
