| Scientific Name |
Zea mays |
| Shape |
Cylindrical or cylindrical with rounded ends |
| Color |
Yellow (most common), but also white, red, blue, purple, and black |
| Length |
5-10 cm (varies depending on variety) |
| Width (Diameter) |
1.5-2.5 cm |
| Weight |
150-300 grams per ear (depending on variety) |
| Kernel Shape |
Oval to round |
| Kernel Color |
Yellow, white, red, purple, or black (varies by variety) |
| Moisture Content |
12-15% (for commercial purposes, dried) |
| Hull Thickness |
Thin to medium |
| Bulk Density |
720-800 kg/m³ (depends on moisture content) |
| Specific Gravity |
1.25-1.35 |
| Chemical Composition |
Carbohydrates (70-75%), protein (8-12%), fat (3-5%) |
