Is corn a fruit or a vegetable?

Is corn a fruit or a vegetable?

Corn is neither a fruit nor a vegetable, but a grain food. According to the daily dietary guidelines, corn should be considered a whole grain food. It is rich in nutritional value and relatively low in calories, making it very suitable for people who are losing weight.

Nutritional value of corn

Corn tastes soft, sticky and sweet, but the quality varies. Common ways to eat it include boiled corn, corn with pine nut, corn cakes, corn tortillas, salt and pepper corn, and stir-fried corn with vegetables.

1. Anti-aging: Corn is rich in vitamin A and glutamic acid, which has a good anti-aging effect.

2. Prevent skin diseases: Corn is rich in niacin, which can prevent and treat skin disease and reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.

Corn Origin and Planting

The main corn producing areas in my country include Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shandong, Shaanxi and other provinces. Among them, Suihua corn in Heilongjiang is relatively famous. The corn here is characterized by full grains and thin and tender skin.

Corn can be planted around March in spring. When sowing, it needs to be provided with sandy loam that is rich in organic matter, loose in soil, and well-drained, and given sufficient water and nutrients.