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Many people would intuitively count juicy corn on the cob as a vegetable. After all, corn is usually prepared like one. On the other hand, corn is sweet like fruit, making classification difficult. Is corn a vegetable or a fruit?
vegetables or fruit? Neither nor!
Surprisingly, corn is neither a vegetable nor a fruit, but a sweet grass. Thus, corn is a grain. However, compared to wheat, rye and other grains, the ear (i.e. the infructescence) is very large. Like other sweet grasses, corn is bisexual and can be dried well to preserve it. Furthermore, the seeds contain a lot of starch and carbohydrates, which are converted into sugar by the body.
tips and tricks
Cornstarch is ideal for thickening soups, sauces or stews with low calories. Pot cakes are also particularly delicious with a little cornstarch instead of flour.