Corn Flour (Maize Flour / Makki Atta)
Elysium Agri supplies corn flour milled from Indian yellow maize: whole-grain maize flour (makki atta) for flatbreads and traditional cooking, and degermed maize flour for snacks, bakery and batters.
India exported about 22,000 tonnes of maize flour worth US$ 10 million in 2025, mainly to Korea, Malaysia and Thailand, plus retail makki atta for South Asian stores in the USA. Indian maize flour is made from non-GMO maize.
Corn Flour Specification
Types
Whole maize flour (makki atta) · degermed flour
Moisture
≤ 13–13.5%
Fat
Whole ≥ 3.1% · degermed ≤ 1.5% (dry)
Ash
Whole ≤ 3% · degermed ≤ 0.7% (dry)
Protein
≥ 7–8% (dry)
Particle Size
Per buyer; Codex whole meal ≥ 95% through 1.7 mm
Aflatoxin
≤ 10 µg/kg (Codex, maize flour)
Colour
Yellow
Packing
25 kg bags; retail packs
Shelf Life
Whole 3–6 months
Corn Flour: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our maize flours, benchmarked to Codex CXS 154-1985 (whole maize meal) and the USDA degermed cornmeal specification. FSSAI has no separate maize flour standard. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Maize flour (Zea mays L.): whole-grain (makki atta) or degermed | Corn flour / maize meal |
| Not to be confused with | Corn starch (called "cornflour" in India and the UK) | Different product, HS 1108 12 |
| Colour | Yellow; whole flour slightly darker | Visual |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Particle size: whole maize meal | ≥ 95% through 1.70 mm; ≥ 45% through 0.71 mm (Codex) or finer per buyer | Codex CXS 154 |
| Specks / bran | Per grade | Visual |
| Chemical / quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 13–13.5% | Codex max 15%; USDA ≤ 13.5% |
| Fat (dry basis) | Whole ≥ 3.1% · degermed ≤ 1.5% | Codex CXS 154; USDA CP9 |
| Ash (dry basis) | Whole ≤ 3% · degermed ≤ 0.7% | Codex; USDA |
| Protein (dry basis) | Whole ≥ 8% · degermed ≥ 7% | Codex |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxins | ≤ 10 µg/kg total (Codex, maize flour); EU B1 ≤ 2 / total ≤ 4 for direct consumption | HPLC |
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 1102 20 00 (maize (corn) flour) | Grits / coarse meal are 1103 13 00; corn starch is 1108 12 00 |
| Packing | 25 kg PP or paper bags with liner | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 40 ft HC: about 24–26 MT | See Corn Flour Packing and Container Loading |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, ash, protein / gluten, micro, mycotoxins) · Certificate of Origin · FSSAI / health certificate (where required) · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required by destination) | — |
Corn Flour, Corn Starch or Grits?
The same name means different products in different countries.
| Product | What it is | HS code | Main uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize flour / makki atta (this page) | Finely ground whole or degermed maize | 1102 20 00 | Makki roti, tortillas, batters, snacks, bakery |
| Corn grits | Coarse maize particles | 1103 13 00 | Brewing, cornflakes, extruded snacks |
| Corn starch ("cornflour" in India / UK) | Pure starch extracted from maize | 1108 12 00 | Thickening sauces and soups |
Always state which product you need on the purchase order.
Maize Flour Options
Whole Maize Flour
Makki atta for flatbreads.
Degermed Maize Flour
Longer shelf life, for food makers.
Coarser product: Corn Grits →· Raw material: Corn Grain →
Corn Flour Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP / paper bag with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 720–880 | ≈ 18–22 MT | ≈ 24–26 MT |
| Retail packs in bales | 10 × 2 kg | ≈ 900–1,100 | ≈ 18–22 MT | ≈ 24–26 MT |
Where Corn Flour Is Used
Makki Roti
Traditional Punjabi flatbread.
Tortillas and Arepas
Maize flatbreads.
Batters and Coatings
Crisp frying batters.
Snacks
Corn chips and namkeen.
Bakery
Corn bread and muffins.
Gluten-Free Foods
Naturally gluten-free.
Maize Flour Price: What Sets It
Maize flour is priced per metric tonne FOB, following the maize price plus milling.
- Maize price: MSP 2026-27 ₹2,410 per quintal.
- Type: degermed flour costs more to make but keeps longer.
- Fineness: finer grinds cost more.
- Packing: retail makki atta packs cost more than bulk.
- Aflatoxin grade: EU-grade lots cost more.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Flour is tested for fat, ash, aflatoxin and microbiology.
- Lot sampling
- Moisture, quality, mycotoxin and pesticide tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Corn Flour Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our grains desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is corn flour the same as corn starch?
No. Corn flour (maize flour) is ground maize, with protein, fibre and flavour. Corn starch is pure starch extracted from maize, which is called "cornflour" in India and the UK. They behave very differently in cooking.
What is makki atta?
Makki atta is whole-grain maize flour used in North India for makki di roti and other flatbreads.
What is the specification of maize flour for export?
Typically moisture ≤ 13–13.5%, protein ≥ 7–8% (dry basis), aflatoxin ≤ 10 µg/kg, with fat ≥ 3.1% and ash ≤ 3% for whole meal, or fat ≤ 1.5% and ash ≤ 0.7% for degermed flour.
What is the HS code for maize flour?
Maize (corn) flour is exported under HS 1102 20 00. Corn grits are 1103 13 00 and corn starch 1108 12 00.
