CORN HUSKS
| 1.5# Bag | $15.96 |
CORN HUSKS
HUSKS-1.5
Description:
Corn Husks are the dried outer sheaths that surround each ear of corn. Used for craft items as well as in the kitchen, Corn Husks are predominately used as a wrapper for foods that will be steam cooked. Thin and papery, Corn Husks are the most commonly used tamale wrapper. The use of Corn Husks as a food wrapper dates back to the Aztecs. Husks must be soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and dried prior to wrapping food. 120-150 husks for tamales in a 1.5-pound case.
Ingredient Statement:
Dried corn husks, Sulphur dioxide.
Product Description
Corn Husks are used primarily for making tamales. These are the papery like dried husks of the corn stalk that are used to wrap foods that will be steam cooked. Husks must be soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and dried prior to wrapping food. 120-150 husks for tamales in a 1.5pound case.
Physical
Color: Light to dark golden yellow.
Flavor: Typical of corn.
Size: Varies.
Chemical
Moisture: <12% Sulfites: N/A Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Dried Corn Husks.
Shelf Life: 12 - 18 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Bag in box, food grade paper bag or to customer specifications.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <100,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g
YEAST: <1000 cfu / g
MOLD: <1000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100 g (uncooked) Number of Servings |
|
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 365 | Calories from Fat 36 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 40% |
| Sugars1g | |
| Protein 9g | |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 14% |
| Iron | 39% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Corn Husks are commonly used to wrap tamales. They also solve the issue of trying to hold together delicate foods that will be cooked on a grill. Fragile fish fillets, vegetables or fajita pockets are some of the items that you can wrap in Corn Husks. When wrapping foods in Corn Husks, make sure you have enough space to completely wrap the food item. Lay out the Corn Husks in layers, this will provide an area large enough to go all the way around. This layering will help you keep the husks together. Start wrapping with the top layer husk and work your way to the bottom husk so that each piece holds the next one in place.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Husks must be soaked in hot water for 30minutes. Remove from water and pat dry before use.