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Maize grits

Maize grits is used in boilie formulation mainly as a bulking agent, carbohydrate source, texture coarsener and texture opener. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: polenta, corn grits, coarse maize meal, cracked maize

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 5%
Typical: 10%
Maximum: 30%
Absolute maximum: 50%

0% 5%–30% ideal 50%+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Protein 9.4%

Fat 4.7%

Carbs 74.3%

Sugars 0.6%

Fibre 7.3%

Ash 1.2%

Moisture 10.4%

Energy 1530 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 2/10

Digestibility 5/10

Solubility / leakage 5/10

Natural attraction 4/10

Hardening 4/10

Softening 1/10

Texture opening 7/10

Cold water suitability 6/10

Warm water suitability 7/10

Buoyancy -1/10

Clouding 4/10

Oiliness 3/10

Processing tolerance 8/10

Roles

Bulk carrierCarbohydrate sourceTexture coarsenerTexture opener

Allergens

No declared allergens

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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