Black corn is actually edible. It has a black appearance, and many people think that it is actually genetically modified food, but it is not. Black corn itself belongs to a special type of corn, which contains a very high content of melanin, very rich in nutritional value. The human body is edible, after eating black corn can effectively absorb the vegetable protein and a variety of amino acids, fiber, not only can nutritional nerves to promote metabolism, but also to improve constipation, can play a cancer prevention, anti-cancer, lower blood pressure, lower blood fat, lower blood sugar effect.

Black corn is a special type of corn, its kernel cuticle in varying degrees of precipitation melanin, the appearance of black hair. Black corn is not only unique in color, but also rich in nutrients, sticky and tasty, most suitable for fresh food. Kernels are rich in water-soluble melanin and a variety of essential trace elements, plant proteins and a variety of amino acids, nutritional content is significantly higher than other cereal crops. Processed as the main raw material for its "black corn porridge", "black corn paste", "soft-packed fresh corn on the cob" and so on is more popular in the market. Black corn stalks sugar content of 11.95%, 1-3 times higher than ordinary corn stalks, is a good feed for dairy cows, dairy goats.

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Eating corn benefits:

1, cancer prevention

Corn is not only rich in vitamins, and carotene content is more than five times that of soybeans, but also beneficial to the inhibition of carcinogens. Beauty and skin care effects. Corn also contains lysine and trace elements selenium, its antioxidant effect is beneficial to the prevention of tumors, while corn is also rich in vitamins B1, B2, B6, etc., on the protection of nerve conduction and gastrointestinal function, the prevention of athlete's foot, cardiomyopathy, maintenance of the skin healthy and effective.

2, sugar

Cornhusk has a certain choleretic, diuretic, hypoglycemic effect, folk used to diuretic and detoxification. Such as chronic nephritis or nephrotic syndrome patients, can be used to dry corn husk 50 to 60 grams, plus 10 times the water, the fire decoction open, 3 times a day orally, diabetic patients to reduce blood glucose is very beneficial, but the role of delayed, in order to drink often.

Corn is very helpful for lowering blood sugar, corn contains a lot of fiber can also help digestion, is a very good kind of food.

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