Nutritional Importance and Value Addition in Maize
A. Saritha*
Agricultural Research Station (Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University), Tornala, Siddipet, Telangana (502 114), India
A. V. Ramanjaneyulu
Agricultural Research Station (Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University), Tornala, Siddipet, Telangana (502 114), India
N. Sainath
Agricultural Research Station (Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University), Tornala, Siddipet, Telangana (502 114), India
E. Umarani
Agricultural Research Station (Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University), Tornala, Siddipet, Telangana (502 114), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Maize, Nutritional value, Value added products, Zea mays L.
Abstract
Maize is an important cereal crop of the world and is known as ‘Queen of Cereals’ due to its multifarious uses and high productivity potential. It plays a very important role in human and animal nutrition in general and meeting the protein and calorie requirement of millions of people across developing countries, in particular. It is also a source of high fiber, antioxidants, other vitamins and minerals. But, in India, a major portion of maize goes for poultry and animal feed. This article narrates scope and opportunities for innumerable number of value added products from Maize which are important for nutritional and livelihood security.
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