White Corn
By: Anonymous

About

White corn is a cereal grain. A variety of the Dent corn, white corn kernels are smaller and sweeter compared to the yellow corn which has a larger and fuller flavored kernels.
White corn is most commonly used in making cereals, tortillas, corn chips, snack foods, and cornmeal.

Information
Other names: Maize
Translations: Balta Corn, Baltoji Corn, Alb de porumb, White Kukuruz, Trắng bắp, Witte Corn, सफेद मकई, Milho Branco, Белой кукурузы, Λευκό Corn, الذرة البيضاء, 화이트 콘, Bílá Corn, Jagung putih, Puting buhok, 白玉米, Blat de moro Blanc, Biela Corn, תירס לבן, Бела Кукуруз, ホワイトコーン, Maïs blanc, Maíz Blanco, Білій кукурудзи, Valkoinen Maissigluteenirehu, Бяла Царевица


Physical Description
White corn comes on ears. The only edible part is the individual kernels, not the core.  
Colors: White


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Add butter and salt for flavor
Mouthfeel: A little corney!
Food complements: Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Mashed potatoes
Wine complements: A white wine would not over power corn
Beverage complements: Beer, Pop, Juice, Ect.


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Peak: june, july, august
Choosing: Good whit corn has even formed ears with equally filled rows of kernels. The husks will be green, and the silk ends clean and free of damage. Be sure the coloring of the kernels is consistent. 
Buying: Pull back the husk and pop one of the kernels at the tip of the silk end with your finger. If juice squirts out and is only slightly cloudy, it's ripe and healthy corn. If the juice is thick or non-existent, the corn has gone bad. 
Procuring: Corn is a pretty standard garden addition. Info on growing is available at most plant nurseries.


Preparation and Use
Good whit corn has even formed ears with equally filled rows of kernels. The husks will be green, and the silk ends clean and free of damage. Be sure the coloring of the kernels is consistent. 
Cleaning: Shucking the corn is required, also rinse it in the sink.


Conserving and Storing
Keep left overs in an air tight container and refrigerated.


Social/Political
Corn has been closely examined for its potential as an alternate fuel source.
History: Corn is native to the Americas. The Aztecs and the Mayans used corn and depended on it. Corn was seen as a form of currency in the early American civilizations.