The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 23

Composition

Composition.

An analysis of Indian maize gave the following results:—
Per cent.
Moisture 12.90
Nitrogenous matter 9.23
Starchy matter 74.63
Fatty or oily matter 1.59
Mineral constituents (ash) 1.66
Total 100.00
97. Cholum, Sorghum vulgare, Madras.