| Appearance | Yellow, whole kernels |
| Color | Yellow (varying shades) |
| Odor | Characteristic, slightly sweet |
| Taste | Mild, slightly sweet |
| Shape | Irregular, oval or round kernels |
| Size | 5 - 8 mm in length |
| Moisture Content | 12-14% (depending on the harvest) |
| Bulk Density | 720 - 800 g/L |
| Purity | Minimum 99.5% |
| Hulling | Non-hulled (whole kernels) |
| Crude Protein | 8 - 10% |
| Starch Content | 60 - 70% |
| Ash Content | 1.5 - 2.5% |
| Foreign Matter | < 1% |
| Fat Content | 3 - 5% |