Corn or maize (Zea mays L.) is a kind of annual herbaceous Poaceae or Gramineae plants. This is one of the oldest cultivated plants on Earth unable to self-seed and grow in the wild. Corn originated from its wild ancestors that have not survived to this day, its homeland is Central and South America. According to the survived historical evidence, it was first grown in Mexico about 5200 BC, i.e., long before the arrival of the Spaniards.

Corn grains contain:

up to 70% carbohydrates: polysaccharides (mainly, starch - 62-72%, as well as fiber - 2.2%);
7-20% protein;
fats - 4-8% (in germs - up to 40%);
vitamins: E (0.52 mg%), B1 (0.2 mg%), B2 (100 mg%), B6, C, K, PP, pantothenic acid, biotin, carotenoids;
minerals: ample potassium (283 mg%), phosphorus, magnesium; sodium, calcium, iron, etc.;
other bio active substances: flavonoids (quercetin, isoquercetin), phenol carboxylic acids; phytosterols.
Corn is one of the top healthy cereals in the world. As it is gluten-free, corn is low allergenic and fits perfectly into any diet, even baby food - along with rice and buckwheat it can become the basis for baby’s first food and your child’s favorite cereals.

MAKFA corn cereal has amazing properties - it retains its healthy properties in any thermal processing. Iron, selenium and silicon are a trinity of youth and activity in corn, thanks to which this cereal is called “a cereal of longevity”.

Many national cuisines include meals from corn, it helps to make excellent biscuits, tarts, polenta with prawns, coconut-corn porridge, miso soup, casserole and sweet treats.
See all recipes with corn from different cuisines of the world here.

Traditional cereal for healthy eating and daily menu

Product Properties:
GOST 6002-69
Nutrition facts and energy - 328 kcal/1393 kJ
GMO-free

Shelf life 10 MONTHS

Pack size: 700 G.

Cooking time 40-45 MIN