Gutianmeng (advocate of natural grain foods) answers:

Corn is a plant, and its endosperm is a grain widely used in human daily diet. It is considered one of the most important food crops in the world because it not only provides a large amount of calories and nutrients to people around the world, but also has a rich taste and diverse uses. Here we will introduce the nutritional value of corn.

Can provide rich carbohydrates

Corn is a food mainly composed of carbohydrates. In every 100 grams of corn, there are about 74 grams of carbohydrates. Corn contains fresh starch, glucose, sucrose, fructose and other monosaccharides or disaccharides that can be used for energy. According to research, corn can promote blood sugar stability and relieve hypoglycemia.

Contains high-quality protein

Corn is a complete source of protein. Although its protein lacks some essential amino acids, it can make up for these deficiencies when eaten with other foods. The utilization rate of corn protein is more than 80, which is one of the high-quality proteins.

Rich in vitamins and minerals

Corn is rich in many important nutrients, including minerals such as vitamin C, riboflavin, calcium, magnesium and manganese. Corn, in particular, is high in phosphorus, one of the important elements that supports bone and tooth health. As mentioned above, corn is also rich in antioxidants, compounds that help the body fight free radical damage and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Various ways of use

Unlike other cereals, corn has a wide range of uses. For example, corn cobs can be directly roasted or steamed and eaten as snacks; in traditional food production, they can be soaked to make Mexican-style corn flour; corn paste can be used to make rice noodles, corn cobs, etc. In addition, due to its special aroma and taste, corn is also used as feed to improve the productivity of livestock and poultry.

In summary, corn is a highly nutritious food that performs well in terms of carbohydrates, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. In addition, it can be used in many forms in the diet to provide a wide range of presentation options and naturally satisfy the need for satisfying taste. Compared with other major food ingredients, it has great characteristics and advantages, and has been very widely popularized around the world.

The above content is answered by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural grain foods. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.