CORN, WHITE
| 10# Bag | $41.98 |
CORN, WHITE
POSOLE-10
Description:
This corn may be used to make Posole which is a traditional spicy corn stew that celebrates life's blessings! Corn (Maize)is an honored crop that was considered “a gift of the gods” by the Indians of Mexico. The Pueblo Indians and their ancestors the Anasazi relied on corn, beans, squash and chiles for sustenance. These early crops became firmly entrenched in the culture, forming the basis of New Mexican cuisine even before the Spanish arrived. These hearty kernels add a unique corn flavor to stews, soups and casseroles.
Ingredient Statement:
Dried Corn.
Product Description
White Corn is creamy white in color and when cooked is a soft, firm texture. Corn was introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus on his return from the New World. It was originally known as maize. This multi colored corn, was mainly used as decoration, but is now gaining popularity as a useful grain for cooking. These corns add eye appeal and a unique corn flavor to many stews, soups and casseroles.
Physical
Color: Creamy white.
Flavor: Typical of corn.
Size: Approximately ½ inch in length, corn shaped.
Chemical
Moisture: N/A Sulfites: N/A Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Dried Corn.
Shelf Life: Min 12 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: <2,000,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <750 cfu / g
YEAST: <5000 cfu / g
MOLD: <5000 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 | |
|---|---|
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Serving Size 100g (uncooked) Number of Servings |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 110 | Calories from Fat 10 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol0g | 0% |
| Sodium10 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 0% |
| Iron | 5% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
White Corn can be used to make hearty stews, soups and chowders. White Corn should be soaked overnight and then cooked until tender, this will take a while, a pressure cooker may be used to shorten cook time. White Corn is hearty and delicious in muffins, cold salads and chilies.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Soak overnight in water. Rinse corn, place in pan and cover with water. Simmer 2-3 hours until corn ‘bursts’ open. Add salt during last 15 minutes of cooking time. One cup dry yields 2¾ .cups cooked.