Maize, commonly known as corn in some countries, is the most widely grown crop in India. Like many other regions, it is consumed as a vegetable although it is a grain crop. The grains are rich in vitamins, A, C and E, carbohydrates and essential minerals and contain 9% protein. They are also rich in dietary fiber and calories which are good source of energy. All parts of the crop can be used for food and non-food products.
In industrialized countries, maize is largely used as livestock feed and as a raw material for industrial products. These are grown under hygienic conditions in Indian fields.
Specifications:
| Types | Human Consumption or Animal Feed |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99% Min. |
| Moisture | 14% Max. |
| Impurity | 1% Max. |
| Broken / Damaged / Other Color | 4% to 5% Max. |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25 gms |
Harvest Period:
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Sorghum bicolor, commonly called sorghum, is a grass species cultivated for its edible grain. It is a versatile plant because it can tolerate drought, soil toxicities a wide range of temperatures and high altitudes. Sorghum is an important food crop in Africa, Central America and South Asia and is one of the most important cereal crops grown in the world.
Sorghum has a variety of use including food for human consumption, feed grain for live stock and industrial applications such as ethanol production. Sorghum is used to make flatbreads that form the staple food of many cultures, and is used as wheat substitutes in gluten-free recipes and products.
Specifications:
| Purity | 99.50% Min. |
|---|---|
| Quality | Machine Cleaned |
| Impurity | 0.50% Max. |
| Moisture | 12% Max. |
| Broken Ratio | 1% Max. |
| Color | White |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25 gsm |
Harvest Period:
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Millet is a popular grain grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for both human food and animal fodder. Green millet, a type of pearl millet, adapts well to poor, droughty and infertile soils than other grains. This has made millet production quiet popular in desert areas, with India being the world’s largest producers of millets.
Green millet is a major food source in arid and semiarid regions of the world, and feature in the traditional cuisines of many others. It is used to make bread, soup, biscuits, flour, porridge, cakes and even alcoholic beverages. Green millet is primarily starchy but also contains protein and a high level fiber. It is also used in gluten-free recipes for those who have celiac disease.
Specifications:
| Types | Human Consumption or Animal Feed |
|---|---|
| Quality | Machine Cleaned |
| Purity | 99% Min. |
| Admixture | 1% Max. |
| Protein | 12% Max. |
| Moisture | 12% Max. |
| Broken Ratio | 1% Max. |
| Color | White |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25 gsm |
Harvest Period:
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| - | - | - | | | - | - | - | | | - | - |
Chickpeas are a type of pulse, with one seedpod containing two or three peas. Chickpeas store really well, and are high in nutritive value. Domesticated chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) come in two main groups called desi and kabuli. Kabuli varieties are generally large and light colored with smooth coat. The desi, on the other hand, have smaller, darker seeds and a rougher coat than the kabuli variety.
Chickpeas are sold in markets either dry or canned, and its flour is used to make dishes in many cultures. Because of their high protein content, chickpeas are also increasingly used as animal feed.
Specifications:
| Caliber Count (Count Per Ounce) | 42 - 44, 44 - 46, 58 - 60, 60 - 62, 75 - 80 |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99% Min. |
| Impurity | 0.2% Max. |
| Moisture | 11% Max. |
| Broken / Split / Worn-Bitten / Damaged / Aborted | 4.2% Max. |
Harvest Period:
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| | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |