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Maize meal

Maize meal is used in boilie formulation mainly as a base mix foundation, bulking agent and carbohydrate source. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: maize flour, cornmeal, corn meal

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 5%
Typical: 15%
Maximum: 30%
Absolute maximum: 40%

0% 5%–30% ideal 40%+ 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 8.5%

Fat 3.8%

Carbs 74%

Starch 70%

Sugars 1%

Fibre 7%

Ash 1.3%

Moisture 12%

Energy 1550 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 4/10

Digestibility 6/10

Solubility / leakage 5/10

Natural attraction 4/10

Hardening 4/10

Softening 2/10

Texture opening 6/10

Cold water suitability 6/10

Warm water suitability 7/10

Buoyancy -1/10

Clouding 5/10

Oiliness 3/10

Processing tolerance 8/10

Roles

Base mix foundationBulk carrierCarbohydrate source

Allergens

No declared allergens

Data confidence: Medium

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

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