Maize

Maize is a tall plant which produces long objects covered with yellow seeds called corn, is one of the most extensively cultivated cereal crops gloabally. Maize is processed to make an assortment of products ranging from high fructose corn syrup to biofuels, all of which play important roles in human society.

Maize, being popular as a food item, is enjoyed by people in various forms, like, whole corn, corn flour, cornstarch, corn gluten, corn syrup, cornmeal, corn oil, popcorn, cornflakes, etc. Apart from satisfying the taste buds of its users, maize is also a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.