Corn was introduced to Europeans by
Christopher Columbus on his return from the New World. It was
originally known as Maize. Red corn was the staple of many of the
Indian tribes of the Americas for centuries.
Corn experts have noted that this strain
has 3-4 times as much protein as average corn.
The flavor of the red corn has been
described as meaty, rosy and full of corn flavor.
Red Corn has a deep red color and
when cooked and is 3/8 inch in width and length. Once used mostly
only for decoration, red corn is gaining in popularity in many
different foods.
Red corn adds eye appeal and a unique
corn flavor to stews, soups and casseroles.
Red corn is also known to change colors
or hues depending on how it's cooked. With colors of pink to purple
to crimson.
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