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White Maize Specifications for export :
- Moisture:Â Generally, moisture content is limited to 12.5% to 13% maximum.Â
- Protein:Â A minimum protein content of 9% is often specified.Â
- Purity:Â Purity levels typically range from 98.5% to 99.9% minimum, indicating the amount of other grains or foreign matter.Â
- Broken Kernels:Â The maximum percentage of broken kernels is usually 2% to 3%.Â
- Damaged Kernels:Â Damaged kernels, including those damaged by pests or other factors, are generally limited to 1% to 4%.Â
- Other Colored Grains:Â The presence of maize grains of other colors (e.g., yellow) is often restricted to a maximum of 2% to 5%.Â
- Aflatoxin:Â Levels of aflatoxin, a mycotoxin, are usually limited to 20 PPB (parts per billion) maximum.Â
- Other Specifications:Â Additional specifications may include requirements for ash content, fat content, and the presence of specific contaminants like Diplodia or Fusarium.Â
Example of Specifications: One source lists the following specifications for white maize:Â
- Moisture: 13% max.
- Protein: 9.0% min.
- Purity: 99.9% min.
- Broken: 2% max.
- Damage Grain: 1% max.
- Covered Grain: 2% max.
- Ash: 1.57% max.
- Fat: 5% max.
- Aflatoxin: 20 PPB max




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