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Maize Flour | Corn Flour Manufacturers, Exporters & Suppliers India. Shreeji Ingredients. 

Introduction: Maize flour, also known as corn flour, is a staple ingredient that has been sustaining civilizations for centuries. Its significance in global cuisine spans from the Americas to Asia, offering a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. As one of India's leading manufacturers, exporters, and suppliers of maize flour, Shreeji Ingredients takes pride in providing a premium-quality product that unlocks a plethora of culinary possibilities. In this blog, we delve into the rich tapestry of maize flour, exploring its nutritional benefits, culinary applications, and its enduring presence in diverse cuisines worldwide. 

Nutritional Profile: Maize flour is not only a culinary cornerstone but also a nutritional powerhouse. Rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, it serves as a wholesome foundation for various dishes. One cup of maize flour contains an array of nutrients, including manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins like thiamine and niacin. Its high fiber content promotes digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it a favorable choice for those seeking balanced nutrition. 

Culinary Applications: The versatility of maize flour knows no bounds, as it seamlessly integrates into a myriad of culinary creations. In Indian cuisine, maize flour takes center stage in iconic dishes like makki ki roti, a rustic flatbread enjoyed with sarson ka saag during winters. Its coarse texture lends a delightful crunch to snacks like makai pakoras and makai pattice, elevating the dining experience with every bite. Beyond traditional fare, maize flour transcends cultural boundaries, finding its way into global delicacies such as cornbread in the United States, arepas in Latin America, and tortillas in Mexico. 

Gluten-Free Alternative: One of the most notable attributes of maize flour is its gluten-free nature, making it a viable option for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. With the rising demand for gluten-free products, maize flour emerges as a versatile alternative in baking and cooking. From fluffy pancakes to delectable cookies, its light texture and mild flavor enhance a wide array of gluten-free recipes, ensuring that dietary restrictions never compromise on taste or quality. 

Innovative Applications: The culinary landscape continually evolves, driven by innovation and experimentation. Maize flour serves as a blank canvas for culinary artists, inspiring innovative creations that push the boundaries of traditional cuisine. From maize flour pasta to artisanal corn tortilla chips, the possibilities are endless. Shreeji Ingredients empowers chefs and food manufacturers with premium maize flour, fostering culinary creativity and satisfying the evolving palate of consumers worldwide. 

Sustainable Sourcing: At Shreeji Ingredients, sustainability lies at the heart of our operations. We prioritize ethical sourcing practices and sustainable agriculture to ensure the integrity of our products and the well-being of the environment. By partnering with local farmers and adhering to stringent quality standards, we uphold our commitment to delivering premium maize flour while promoting environmental stewardship and community empowerment. 

Conclusion: Maize flour stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of a humble grain that has nourished generations across continents. From its nutritional prowess to its culinary versatility, it continues to captivate taste buds and inspire culinary innovation worldwide. As pioneers in maize flour manufacturing, exporting, and supplying, Shreeji Ingredients remains dedicated to upholding the rich heritage of this beloved ingredient while embracing the ever-evolving culinary landscape. Join us in celebrating the cornucopia of possibilities unlocked by maize flour, where every dish tells a story of tradition, creativity, and nourishment. 

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The Consequences of Russia’s Invasion on Food Security

A global food crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine escalated on Wednesday as Indonesia tightened curbs on palm oil exports, adding to a growing list of key producing countries seeking to keep vital food supplies within their borders.

The conflict in Ukraine is threatening global grain production, the supply of edible oils and fertiliser exports, sending basic commodity prices rocketing and mirroring the crisis in energy markets.

Palm oil is the world's most widely used vegetable oil and is used in the manufacture of many products including biscuits, margarine, laundry detergents and chocolate. Palm oil prices have risen by more than 50% this year. Indonesia's Trade Minister Muhammad Lufti said the export curbs aimed to ensure that cooking oil prices at home remain affordable to consumers.

The rise in prices comes at a time when affordability of food is a major challenge as economies seek to recover from the coronavirus crisis and is also helping to fuel a broader surge in inflation across the globe.

Russia and Ukraine are also important suppliers of edible oils as well as contributing nearly 30% of global wheat exports. On Wednesday, Ukraine announced it had banned a wide range of agricultural exports including barley, sugar and meat until the end of the year.

The conflict has not only disrupted shipments from the Black Sea region but is also jeopardising prospects for harvests as fertilizer prices soar and supplies shrink in response to a sharp rise in the cost of natural gas - a key component in the manufacturing process for many products.

World food prices rose to a record high in February to post a year-on-year increase of 20.7%, according to the United Nations food agency, while many markets have continued to climb this month.

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to an all-time high following Indonesia's announcement while soybean oil prices jumped to a 14-year peak. Soybean oil prices, meanwhile, have climbed by almost 40% this year.

Scrambling for Supplies

Russia and Ukraine are both major producers of sunflower oil and the two countries account for almost 80% of global exports, leaving customers such as India scrambling to secure supplies of alternatives such as palm oil and soyoil. Wheat features have climbed around 60% in Chicago so far this year, threatening to raise the cost of key food staples such as bread.

The loss of two major exporters in Ukraine and Russia has been compounded by news that the condition of the wheat crop in the world's top producer, China, may be the "worst in history" according to the country's agriculture minister.

Poor growing conditions in drought-affected parts of the U.S. Plains look set to further tighten supplies.

Serbia announced on Wednesday it will ban exports of wheat, corn, flour and cooking oil as of Thursday to counter price increases while Hungary banned all grain exports last week. Bulgaria has also announced it will increase its grain reserves and might restrict exports until it has carried out planned purchases.

Grain supplies in Romania, a major exporter, have also tightened as international buyers seek alternatives to Russia or Ukrainian supplies although there are currently no plans to restrict shipments.

Global grain production could also decline as the production of fertilizers, which help to boost crop yields, is curtailed following a rise in natural gas prices.

On Wednesday, Yara, one of the world's largest fertilizer makers, said it was curtailing its ammonia and urea output in Italy and France. The Norwegian company warned last week that the conflict was threatening global food supplies.

Russia, which calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation" rather than an invasion, had been a major supplier of fertilisers but the country's trade and industry ministry recommended on Friday that producers temporarily halt exports.

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Interactive: How Chinese Tariffs Target Trump Country

The Trump administration backed away from tariff disputes with Europe this week, but it remains entangled in a trade war with China that is hitting the American heartland and upsetting Republican lawmakers as midterm elections approach.

Trump has imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports in a conflict over Washington’s accusation that China is stealing technology as it tries to erode U.S. industrial leadership. As Trump threatens new tariffs — earlier this month the U.S. announced a list of another $200 billion in goods that it will tax — China has struck back with its own tariffs on $34 billion worth of soybeans, pork and other American products. It is threatening tariffs on another $16 billion. To ease the pain, the Trump administration announced this week that it would spend $12 billion to help farmers but they remain worried and Republican representatives continue to ask for help.

The EU has agreed to buy more soybeans. Mary Lovely, a Syracuse University economist who studies trade, told The Associated Press that while China last year imported $12.3 billion in soybeans, the EU took just $1.6 billion.

Ron Moore, a farmer from Roseville, Illinois, and the chairman of the American Soybean Association, told CNBC this month that the tariffs were "devastating" to soybean farmers. China is the second largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, with soybeans topping the list. They account for more than $12 billion of the $20 billion worth of agricultural products China took from the U.S.

China consumes more soybeans than any other county, to use making cooking oil and animal feed. The country is responsible for nearly two-thirds of global soybean imports, according to a University of Tennessee report released in May. 

The United States was the leading supplier of soybeans to China until it was surpassed by Brazil in 2013 and the tariffs could mean further gains for Brazil.

The University of Tennessee report predicted that the imposition of a 25 percent tariff would result in a drop of at least $4.5 billion worth of U.S. exports.

Bloomberg News noted at the beginning of the month that soybean futures have been falling with the trade dispute. Most–active soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade dropped 14 percent in June, the largest loss in four years.

In May, Bloomberg reported that China had apparently stopped buying soybeans from the U.S.

The map embedded with this article was drawn with data compiled by the Brookings Institution. It illustrates which parts of the United States are being hurt by the Chinese tariffs and shows by county the percentage of jobs in industries affected by the tariffs. The industries range from soybean and other farming to flour milling to vehicle manufacturing.

Red represents counties that went for Trump in the 2016 presidential election; blue the counties that voted for Hillary Clinton.

*The full list of industries affected: Soybean Farming, Dry Pea and Bean Farming, Wheat Farming, Corn Farming, Rice Farming, All Other Grain Farming, Potato Farming, Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming, Orange Groves, Citrus (except Orange) Groves, Apple Orchards, Grape Vineyards, Strawberry Farming, Berry (except Strawberry) Farming, Tree Nut Farming, Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming, Mushroom Production, Tobacco Farming, Cotton Farming, Hay Farming, Peanut Farming, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, Poultry and Egg Production, Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries, Shellfish Farming, Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products, Finfish Fishing, Shellfish Fishing, Other Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, Other Animal Food Manufacturing, Flour Milling, Rice Milling, Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing, Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing, Sugar Manufacturing, Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing, Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing, Fluid Milk Manufacturing, Creamery Butter Manufacturing, Cheese Manufacturing, Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing, Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering, Poultry Processing, Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging, Spice and Extract Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing, Wineries, Distilleries, Tobacco Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills, Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Motor Home Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing, and All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing.

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