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Corn, otherwise known as maize in some parts of the world is an American staple that was first cultivated in Central America and Southern Mexico about 6 to 10 years ago. There are, in essence,  interesting facts surrounding this staple that has now progressed to being a breakfast cereal in some parts of the world. In this article, we are going to look at 15 amazing facts that surround corn products.

1. By and large, corn is a high carbohydrate food that contains fiber, proteins, vitamins B, vitamins C and a handful of minerals. Essentially makes it a fully packed healthy meal in itself especially seeing as it contains beta carotene and just so happens to be rich in lutein zeaxanthin which helps protect the eyes from cataracts and age related macular degeneration. Nonetheless, treating corn with lime makes niacin and certain amino acids more available to the body.
2. Contrary to popular misconception, corn is a grain and not a vegetable. This, therefore, means that it counts toward the recommended three daily servings of whole grains.
3. In cooking corn, you should be careful not to add salt t the boiling water as it toughens the kernels.
4. Some corn is stone-ground into cornmeal. This process in essence retains more of the corn’s hull and germ and thus constitutes more nutrients.
5. There are about 3,500 uses of corn.
6. Corn contains a considerable amount of starch which is used to make adhesives, chemical products, fabrics and plastics.
7. About 40% of corn is used in the production of ethanol.
8. There are about 72,800 kernels in one bushel of corn.
9. Only about 14% of the corn grown in the United States is irrigated.
10. There have been a lot of advancements in as far as harvesting corn is concerned especially seeing as before the World War II corn was being harvested by hand.
11. Corn just so happens to be rich in sterols and unsaturated fats both of which are very instrumental in lowering blood cholesterol.
12. Field corn is processed into corn oil, cornstarch, and corn syrup.
13. It is a very high fiber snack when air popped.
14. Corn does not at any one point exist in the wild.
15. It is in essence domesticated grass.

These are just but a few of the remarkable facts about corn that you may not have had the pleasure of coming across. If you research an amazing way to present your next corn roast, NGrava sells wooden cutting boards, ideal for preparing corn or for eating directly on it. Check out their online store!