Maize whole can be stored a VERY long time under the correct conditions. Maize dried to a moisture content of 13% to 15% will be good for 1-2 years. In perfect conditions it can store up to 20 years.
I rarely bought Maize as a straight. When I did I stored it in a PAPER bag stood in a plastic bin.(airflow all round the bag) If it came in a plastic bag I swapped it to a paper bag. Only ever bought Maize one bag at a time.
Split/broken/cracked Maize should NOT be stored at all really. Should be used within 3–6 months.
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Hi Neil about 30 years ago i went to see a fancier in Nottingham. Jacky Moth he flew a good pigeon at one time used pellets only ( gold line ) or something like that .i kept seeing him chucking maze in a bucket he said thats chicken food . i asked why and he said look at the top of the maze if it aint white its no good so with cracked maize how would you know if any good to start with. Also with maze it gets a green mould on it they just put it in cement mixer a bit of oil on it and it looks great Cheers jack
Split/broken/cracked Maize exposes the starch. That can become rancid much quicker.NeilA wrote: Thu Jan 15, 2026 7:07 amThank you Kingking wrote: Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:26 am Maize whole can be stored a VERY long time under the correct conditions. Maize dried to a moisture content of 13% to 15% will be good for 1-2 years. In perfect conditions it can store up to 20 years.
I rarely bought Maize as a straight. When I did I stored it in a PAPER bag stood in a plastic bin.(airflow all round the bag) If it came in a plastic bag I swapped it to a paper bag. Only ever bought Maize one bag at a time.
Split/broken/cracked Maize should NOT be stored at all really. Should be used within 3–6 months.
Could I ask when you say should not be stored what would the reason be be also you mention 3-6 months I imagine that could well be the time
It’s stood from manufacturing to being sold
It’s one to avoid then it seems