CORN POLENTA
| 5# Bag | $20.25 |
CORN POLENTA
POL-5
Description:
Corn is the only grain whose origin can be traced to the Americas. When Christopher Columbus landed in modern day Cuba some of his crew went inland and came across maize. Corn was then brought back to Europe. In Italy Corn is most often served as Polenta. This dish comes from the Lombardy and Veneto regions of Italy. Polenta can carry many different flavors and is a filling, nutritious dish. Fine Polenta has a slightly less coarse grind than traditional Polenta and has a shorter cooking time.
Product Description
Giant White Corn for Posole has a slight yellowish white color and when cooked a soft, firm texture. Giant White Corn is a unique breed which adds uniqueness to any dish with its size. It was originally known as maize. Posole is known as a thick stew or hearty soup usually eaten as a main course
Physical
Color: Creamy to ivory white.
Flavor: Typical of corn.
Size: Approximately ½-5/8 inch width and 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: <500,000 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 100g (uncooked) Number of Servings |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 365 | Calories from Fat 45 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | 0% |
| Sodium35 mg | 1% |
| % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 74g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 9g | % |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Iron | 17% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Polenta is coarsely ground Yellow Cornmeal, used in Italian cooking. Season with herbs, spices, sauteed mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes or garlic to make a delicious side dish or entree. Polenta can be sliced, baked or fried. Serve Polenta hot and topped with maple syrup for breakfast.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Soak overnight in water. Rinse posole, 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.