Overview
Maize grain is a perfect source of minerals, vitamins, Fiber, and antioxidants. It will also promote digestive system and eye health. Due to its global important, you can perform multiple tasks like human food, animal feed, agricultural, and industrial. Maize has supported millions of people, especially in regions such as Latin America, South Asia, and African countries. We need to expand it future for modern processing methods, technological enhances, and cost-effective demands. In this post, we have mentioned some important uses of maize grain that have a central position in the agricultural economy. Let’s read with us!
1- A Staple Food for Humans
There are different commodities in the agricultural field, but some have captured the world’s attention, like Maize. This golden grain is also called corn, which is the most important human food crop. You can say that it is a powerhouse of nutrition which we will discuss here. This is a leading agricultural item in Pakistan, so we understand the importance of this crop. Saremco Agri Commodities, provide excellent and high-quality and sustainable farming methods. As a trusted exporter or supplier, maize grain promotes our health better health around the world.
Maize is part of one of major human food crops like wheat, rice, and cereal grains. This crop was originated from Central America, but it has adapted to virtually all agricultural systems all over the world and contains health benefits which we will iscuss here. Different health benefits make it a preferred choice, especially for food-conscious people.
It is used by almost all human beings, like maize is included in flour, chapati, corn bread, snacks, porridge, and tortillas. In the above-mentioned countries, maize flour is used to make daily meals, as it provides the required energy and carbohydrates. It is also used to make breakfast cereals, popcorn, cornflakes, and other bakery items. Corn oil is also extracted from maize and used in cooking. Sweet corn is specially used in soups, fast food, and salads. Food industries are also dependent on corn.
2- Animal Feed- the largest use of Maize
Maize grain plant is used to provide feed for dairy animals. 64% of maize is used for animal feed. The Punjab Animals and Dairy Development Board has provided material for cattle farming. It is suitable for all types to domestic animals. Maize can give 4000 calories to animals. Its production cost is $ 0.26/kg and $ 0.28/kg mixed material.
Maize is available in all over the country for animal’s feed. It has other varieties that are used in animal feed, like wheat, wheat straw, rice bran, forages, alfalfa, grasses, pulp of fruits & vegetable and forages, and tree leaves. Sometimes all these items are mixed with each other and made into a new feed for animals. It is provided by KPK, Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab.
SMEDA (Small and Medium Enterprises) has produced firms to build an affordable feed supply for farmers. Many multinational companies also plan and use more than 3k acres of land for this purpose. However, it is approved by government- farmers can give their land on lease to produce all types of crops.
3- Industrial Applications (Textile, Paper & Pharmaceutical company)
Maize is perfect made crop that can be a major industrial raw material. IT is used to make starch in industries like food processing units, paper adhesives, textile, and pharmaceuticals. Corn starch is a stabilizer, thickener, and binder in soups. Sauces, pudding, yogurts, and instant food.
4- Biofuel Production
There are countries like Brazil and the USA that depend on maize-based ethanol for blending it with petrol as it helps to reduce carbon. It will improve rural income through agricultural items.
5- Medicinal and Nutritional Products
It is used to make tablets and capsules. It has Calcium, Collagen, Fish oil, green powders, Iron, Magnesium, and Multivitamins.
Maize will produce
- Vitamins (like Vitamin A-enriched maize)
- Baby foods and health drinks
- Mineral supplements
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