Proteins and Amino Acids in Maize Kernels

Abstract

The content of all proteins in the dry matter of maize kernels ranges from 6 to 20% (Mitchell 1949). Proteins of maize kernels are similar to those of other cereals, and are composed of four groups of compounds: albumins, globulins, prolamines (zeins in maize), and glutelins (Busson et al. 1966; Feillet 1967). To compare with other cereals, data are given in Table 1.