Corn or maize might just be one of the most popular cereals in the world. From corn on the cob to tortillas, cereals, and hominy grits, we corn cooking time it in many ways.

Apart from the cereal itself, we also use many of its by-products. It can be rich in vitamins, essential minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Corn, also known as maize is a cereal grain that originated in southern Mexico. The kernels or seeds of corn are the edible parts. It can be eaten whole when it is very young and tender. But as it matures, the corncob or the part on which the kernels grow becomes harder and inedible.