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Things to Do with Corn
Filed Under (gardening) by Matthew James on 29-04-2009
There are many things to do with the corn you just grew. Corn comes in a myriad of varieties. Most widely known and basic as well are the three popular kinds of corn, the most valuable one being’ dent corn’ or ‘field corn’ which is primarily used as cattle feed, ’sweet corn’ that is often sold on road side stands and of course the most loved and relished by one and all ‘popcorn’ or ‘Indian corn’ which is characterized by a hard shell on the kernel.
Eating corn on the cob is the most and common way to dine on the crop after it is harvested. The best way eat corn is just to eat it on the cob. Simply unwrap it, boil it, and eat it. Put lots of butter on it. You can roast it on the grill to make it really savory. This is a popular way to eat corn and one the experts recommend. You should eat corn after it is picked because it loses its flavor quickly. I really like corn when it is roasted and then salted and buttered. This is the best way to eat the crop.
You can use your harvested corn to make corn flour- the same kind used in tortillas and taco shells, and corn chips. In order to get the corn to be like flour, it must be ground up. You must mash it and dry it very well into a fine mush then you can use it to bake with. Sometimes this corn flour serves as a thickening agent in an array of delectable food dishes because of the starch in the plant. Corn is also put to use for making delicious sauces, cakes, puddings, sweets and desserts and a lot of the food that gets processed. Corn is king and it is in everything.
Corn is a staple crop and one of the most grown plants in the world. The main ingredient in corn which is starch, when dried can be used to convert into dextrin or can even be put to use in its present state. The corn is made into high fructose corn syrup or corn syrup which is a cheap substitute for sugar. You can even make this in your own home, though it does not taste that great by itself. Corn by products are used in everything, though sometimes to our detriment.
Corn is also an outstanding feed for livestock attributing to its benefits of high in energy, easily digestible and low in fiber features. The corn crop can be either cut green or dried for fodder and serves as an essential forage crop also. Corn is feed to both cows and pigs in order to fatten then up. This is cheap way to feed both your animals as well keep in one area where you can look after them and ensure they do not get into too much trouble.
All parts of the corn are put to optimal use. The husk can be braided and weaved to make masks, baskets, sleeping mats or moccasins. Fabrics that are used to make your clothing are strengthened and hardened with corn starch. More so, many of the soft drinks that you so enjoy guzzling down are sweetened with corn syrup. In addition ethanol is made from corn too. There are many things you can do with the corn you have just grown. You can eat it, cook it, use it as an additive, and drive with it. Corn has a myriad of uses.


