03/12/2025
We are one of the leading suppliers/exporters of Red Dry Corn Seed in the Wold with a branch in Kanye and Tanzania ,We are ready to supply you with your order and Our pride is having long-term business relationships.
We are suppliers and distributors of Red Dry Corn in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Canada, United States of America, we have over 22 years of experience in supplying Seed to over 100 countries worldwide.
Specification of Red Dry Corn
1. Product Identification
Product Name: Red Dry Corn (Red Maize)
Scientific Name: Zea mays L.
Type: Field corn / colored maize
Form: Whole kernels, dried
Use: Human consumption, animal feed, milling, roasting, flour production
2. Physical & Chemical Specifications
Parameter Typical Specification
Moisture ≤ 14.0% (export grade)
Purity ≥ 98%
Foreign Matter ≤ 2.0% (includes dust, stones, husks)
Broken Kernels ≤ 3–5%
Damaged Kernels ≤ 2–4% (heat-damaged ≤ 0.5%)
Admixture ≤ 1%
Aflatoxin (B1, B2, G1, G2) ≤ 20 ppb (for food grade)
Live Insects Not allowed
Weevilled Kernels ≤ 2%
Oil Content 3–5% (varies by variety)
Protein 7–10% (approx.)
Carbohydrates ~72%
Color Dark red to maroon, uniform
3. Organoleptic Characteristics
Appearance: Clean, dry, whole red kernels
Odor: Natural corn smell; free from mustiness
Taste: Natural corn flavor, no off-flavors
4. Safety & Contaminants
Pesticide Residues: Within Codex/ISO limits
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.05 mg/kg
Arsenic (As) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg
Mycotoxins: Must comply with food/feed safety regulations
5. Packaging
50 kg PP woven bags, or
25 kg PP bags, or
Bulk shipment
Lined or non-lined depending on buyer requirement
6. Storage & Shelf Life
Storage: Cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Shelf Life: 12 months (under ≤14% moisture)
Must be protected from insects and rodents
7. Applications
Flour milling
Food production (tortillas, porridge, traditional foods)
Animal feed formulations
Brewing and fermentation
Roasting/snacks
