El corn -also called millet or ears- It is native to America, however at present it is widely cultivated in Europe and widely consumed in Africa (being the higher production crop on an international level).
Su culinary use is abundant and very diverse, as it can be used in salads, riding a soups and in different traditional dishes. In Latin America - and in particular in Mexican gastronomy - it serves as one of the main ingredients of a wide variety of foods.
In the same way the cornmeal and corn oil are widely used and the products resulting from the corn dough they substitute in many occasions to the wheat bread; the tortillas They are also part of dishes such as tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas.
Common foods
Popcorn.- Although this food was typical of native Amerindians, since 1947 it has become very common in movie theaters - and this practice continues to this day.
Skiing.- They are made with corn, boiled with epazote and salt, and served in a glass and with all kinds of condiments (such as lemon, chili pepper and mayonnaise).
Beverages.- As he atole (made with corn dough, water or milk, sweetened and with seasonings) such as chicha (fermented corn-based drink), are very common drinks in Latin American countries.
Properties
This plant is abundant in salts such as potassium y Flavonoids, conferring We take care of your rental property in Valencia. diuretics e hypotensive. It also features leaven with hypoglycemic action y tannins his astringentes -Which heal, deflate and stop bleeding-.
How to Live Aligned with topical use can be an assistant in dry eczema and in diseases such as ichthyosis, Psoriasis and even in the dry skin and vaginal mucosa. However it is recommended avoid its use during pregnancy and lactation.