In life, we often hear the word corn. But many people don’t know much about corn. So, what kind of rice is corn?

Corn is millet, also called millet. There is an old saying that "of all cereals, millet is the first", which shows that millet plays a very important role in our country. As the saying goes, "Millet has five colors." It can be seen that there are many types of millet, including red, yellow, white, orange, purple, black and other colors.

Corn is rich in nutrients, rich in protein, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and zinc. Corn enters the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. It can also relieve bad breath, reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth, and can also cure beriberi, neuritis, pellagra, and insomnia. , headache, mental fatigue, "oily" skin, increased dandruff and other symptoms.

Because corn is slightly cooler in nature, people with qi stagnation and elderly people with weak and cold constitution and clear urine should not eat too much. If we often eat a large amount of corn, it will cause the body to become more weak and cold, and the spleen and stomach will be weakened. will also be affected.

Corn porridge is not only delicious, but also nutritious and comprehensive. It has the effect of nourishing kidney qi and benefiting the waist and knees. But many people ignore the rice oil in corn porridge. In fact, these rice oils are very nourishing. To obtain high-quality porridge oil, the pot used for cooking porridge must be clean and free of oil stains. It is best to simmer slowly over low heat without adding any condiments.

Usually place corn in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. If the moisture is too high before storage, it cannot be exposed to the sun and can be dried in the shade. The bran should be removed before storage. If moisture absorption, bran removal, and fever are found after storage, air should be released in time to filter the rice to remove the bran and cool down to prevent mildew. Corn is susceptible to damage such as moth larvae. Once discovered, the upper insect-infested part can be drained out and treated separately. Put 1 bag of new peppercorns in the container to prevent insects.