Maize is predominantly known as corn or makai in India. According to the demand and consumption statistics, maize is the third most important cereal after wheat and rice. Maize, cultivated across all the countries, has an interesting composition that comprises of 70% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 10.4% albuminoides, 4% oil, 2.3% crude fibre and 1.4% ash. Maize also contains considerable amount of vitamin A, nicotinic acid, riboflavin and vitamin E.
In some countries maize is used as fodder for the cattle. India's contribution in maize exports is increasing year on year. India managed to export a whopping 2,825,610.60 million tons of maize worth of Rs.4,037.50 Crores during the year 2014-15. Our maize is supplied and exported to Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam Social Republic and Nepal
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