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Zea mays

Zea mays
Chemical / Technical Name:
Zea mays L. (Family: Poaceae)
Common / Alternative Names:
Maize, Corn, Indian Corn, Makka (Hindi), Corn Silk (Stigma maydis – when silk is used)
Category:
Botanical raw material / Plant-derived excipient & nutraceutical ingredient
Raw Material Type:
Whole plant parts (kernels, starch, germ oil, silk) / Powder / Extract / Oil
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Carbohydrates (amylose, amylopectin – starch fraction)
Proteins (zein proteins)
Corn silk flavonoids (maysin, luteolin derivatives)
Phytosterols (β-sitosterol – mainly in germ oil)
Fatty acids (linoleic acid, oleic acid – germ oil)
Minerals: potassium, magnesium (notably in corn silk)

Formulation: Ingredients & Claim Values

Vitamin A - 50mg, Vitamin D - 30mcg

Packing Size

mg, ml, gram, oz, lbs

Packaging Type

Quantity

1000, 2000, 5000, 10000

Label & Logo Design

Formulation, Label Design, Logo, Quality Specifications

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Description

Description

Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Widely used as pharmaceutical excipient (maize starch) for binder, diluent, disintegrant, and filler applications in tablets and capsules.
Corn silk extract used in herbal and nutraceutical formulations for diuretic, urinary tract, kidney, and metabolic health support.
Corn oil applied as a nutraceutical lipid base, softgel fill material, and food-grade carrier oil.
Suitable for standardized extracts with defined flavonoid or potassium content for consistent batch-to-batch quality.
Compatible with GMP-compliant wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression, and liquid extraction processes.
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Tablets & capsules (as active or excipient)
Powders & granules
Liquid extracts & syrups
Softgels (corn oil–based)
Sachets & functional food formulations
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
Maize starch compliant with IP / BP / USP / Ph.Eur. specifications
Typical quality parameters:
Loss on drying: ≤14% (starch grade)
Microbial limits as per pharmacopeial standards
Heavy metals and pesticide residues within international limits
Raw material traceability and botanical authentication required for global regulatory acceptance.
Animal-Origin Declaration:
100% plant origin. No animal-derived ingredients. Suitable for vegetarian and vegan formulations.
Manufacturing Support:
Available for contract manufacturing, third-party manufacturing, private label, and white label projects.
Support provided for formulation customization, excipient selection, stability studies, and scale-up.
Complete documentation support available, including COA, MSDS, TDS, non-GMO statement, allergen declaration, stability data, and export-compliant regulatory documents to facilitate resale and distribution in international markets.