Corn Germs

Maize Germ is one of the ingredients of the maize which is separated in Maize crushing process. Corn Germ is the endosperm of Maize grain; it is a yellow colure seed, pleasantly nutty in taste and rich in oil. It is mainly used for extraction of maize oil and manufacturing of feed supplement. Maize germ is a high energy, very palatable and digestible feed offering a good source of ‘slow release’ starch. With its less fat content, it reduces the level of coronary diseases.

Germ contributes about 11% of the kernel weight, Contain 45 – 50% oil and about 85% of the kernel. The germ is a distinct entity that can be easily separated and then extracted to produce maize oil, yielding maize germ oil meal as the main by-product.