Cornmeal is a staple food made by grinding dried corn into powder, used in various dishes worldwide. It has health benefits, is rich in minerals and vitamins, and can be used as a substitute for flour. Corn gluten meal is used as an organic alternative to herbicides and for animal feed.
Maize, sometimes known as maize, is a grain believed to have first been cultivated in prehistoric times. It has subsequently become a worldwide staple and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Cornmeal is made by grinding dried corn into powder and can be mixed with water and other ingredients to make porridge, tacos, cornbread, and enchiladas. The color of cornmeal is usually yellow or white based on the type of corn used. Cornmeal is often used to make hot morning cereal with nuts and fruit mixed into the mix.
Most grocery stores sell pre-ground cornmeal. Depending on the dish being prepared, it can be fine, medium or coarsely ground. Corn can also be ground using a blender or corn mill and is a relatively simple procedure for those wishing to try it themselves. A bag of pre-packaged corn kernels should suffice and it is recommended to check for any bits of debris or small stones before grinding. A pestle and mortar can also be used to grind corn.
Cornmeal is sometimes used as a substitute for flour when making tortillas. When used for cooking it can have a number of health benefits. Some of these may include helping to lower high blood pressure and prevent conditions like hemorrhoids. It is also rich in certain minerals and vitamins and antioxidants. It has a high fiber content and as such is also thought to be beneficial for the cardiovascular system.
There are many uses and recipes for cornmeal around the world, from bread in India to corn chips and breading for fish in the United States. It is also employed in the production of grain alcohol. In Caribbean countries the substance is used to prepare a type of thick pudding called funchi.
Another by-product of corn is corn gluten meal. This substance is typically used as an organic alternative to chemical herbicides and for animal feed. It is also one of the ingredients in dog and cat food, but care should be taken as dogs and cats have sometimes been known to develop allergies to corn. Cornmeal can also be used as a nontoxic antifungal spray for plants when mixed with water. Other uses for the substance include the treatment of athlete’s foot and ringworm.
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