White maize and yellow maize only differ in colour, nutrients, application and value in the marketplace. Yellow maize export corn from Indian is a better source of vitamins, particularly vitamin A, than white maize. White maize is more often used for human food.
Key Distinctions.
1.Nutritional Value.
Yellow maize is a better source of vitamin A (beta-carotene) than white maize and is also a better source of antioxidants than white maize.
From a nutritional perspective, white maize is not a good source of vitamin A compared to yellow maize because the majority of the nutrients present are carbohydrates.
2.Uses.
Yellow maize can be used as animal feed (poultry, cattle) and for corn oil as well as in a large percentage of processed foods. White maize is more commonly used for human food (flour, tortillas, snacks); it is a staple food for many cultures.
3.Marketing Demand.
There is a high demand for yellow maize in the feed industry and for white maize in the food industry.
4.Regions of Popularity.
Yellow maize is a popular crop throughout the United States and Europe, while white maize is more commonly grown in Africa, India and throughout Latin America.
5.Taste and Texture.
Yellow maize has a slightly sweet flavour, whereas white maize is very mild and generally considered to have no flavour.