Butterfly-type popcorn maize kernels with excellent expansion ratio. Clean, properly dried, and sorted for premium snack food production.
Our popcorn maize is a specialized mushroom-type variety cultivated in Nigeria's middle belt region. The kernels are carefully selected for uniform size, moisture content, and expansion ratio, ensuring premium popping performance and volume yield.
Each batch is cleaned, graded, and tested for pop expansion volume (minimum 40:1 ratio). Our popcorn maize meets the quality standards of international snack food manufacturers and is free from GMO varieties.
Certified quality parameters verified by independent laboratories.
Origin
Nigeria
Moisture
≤ 14%
Expansion Ratio
≥ 35:1
Type
Butterfly / Mushroom
Kernel Size
Medium to Large
Broken Kernels
≤ 2%
Aflatoxin
≤ 10 ppb
Foreign Matter
≤ 0.5%
Packaging
25kg / 50kg PP bags / Bulk
Shelf Life
12 months
Complete documentation package accompanying every shipment.
01 — Document
Certificate of Origin
02 — Document
Phytosanitary Certificate
03 — Document
Quality Certificate
04 — Document
Bill of Lading
Trade Terms
Incoterms
FOB / CIF
Payment
100% Irrevocable L/C
Min Order
50 MT
Loading Port
Lagos, Nigeria
Delivery
14–21 days
Applications
Quality Control
Every shipment undergoes independent third-party inspection to guarantee compliance with international quality standards and destination country regulations.
SGS
SGS S.A.
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas
Intertek
Intertek Group
Cotecna
Cotecna Inspection
Common questions about popcorn maize sourcing and export.
Our popcorn maize achieves a minimum 40:1 expansion ratio, with premium lots reaching 42:1 or higher. This is tested and certified for each shipment.
Yes, all our popcorn maize is non-GMO. We can provide GMO-free certificates upon request.
Our popcorn maize has a kernel count of 52-67 kernels per 10g, categorized as medium-large. Consistent sizing ensures uniform popping.
Store in cool, dry conditions (below 25°C, humidity under 65%). Proper storage maintains the 13-14% moisture content critical for optimal popping.
