Maize FlourMaize Flour

Maize flour is a powder made from the grinding of Maize used for human consumption. Maize flour is produced In very good quantity in india. It is very famous in india name of Makai ka atta.

Maize flour

• The natural bran, germ and oils in the grain are kept intact thereby retaining the fibre, protein and vitamins.

• Its fine and light texture can be used in corn bread, very famous Makki do Roti, multi-grain recipes, deep-fry batters and in any recipe that uses corn flour meal.

• Its major use is in making Mexican Tortilla, Tacos and Nachos.

Culinary Uses

It is important to note that when baking or cooking with maize flour, the properties of the flour are very different from wheat flour. This is because of the absence of gluten, which for baking purposes is what binds and allows for air to circulate and cause rising.

How to differ maize flour from wheat flour

Health BenefitsVitamin Amount per 100 grams

Vitamin A 310 IU

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.254 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.085 mg

Vitamin B6 0.071 mg

Cornflour vs maize flour

Cornflour is a fine white powder separated from the protein and other components of maize flour, what is left is purely starch. It has no taste and it most commonly used as a thickener by first combining with a little cold water to make a paste.

Maize flour is the entire corn kernel milled into flour. It contains protein and fat as well. The grind can vary from fine to coarse (at it’s most coarse you would know maize flour as polenta) and it is better for certain things depending on its grind.

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