What is black corn? Is black corn genetically modified?

Black corn is a type of corn that is not often seen in daily life. Can it be eaten? It is a special variety of corn. The appearance of black corn is shiny black, and the kernels are rich in water-soluble melanin, which is significantly higher than other cereal crops. It is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and various vitamins, as well as some trace elements such as selenium and magnesium. It is a coarse grain that can solve constipation and help digestion. Do you know more about it now?

Contents of this article

1. What kind of corn is black corn

2. Is black corn genetically modified?

3. Can pregnant women eat black corn?

What is black corn?

Black corn is a monocot plant of the genus Zea in the family Poaceae. Black corn is suitable for planting in most corn-growing areas in China. It has tall plants, tough and straight stems, narrow and large leaves with wavy edges, and alternate leaves on both sides of the stem. It is hermaphroditic, with male inflorescences in the form of spikes at the terminal and female inflorescences in the form of spikelets in the axillary. The spikelets are arranged in pairs and then develop into two rows of grains. The grains and cobs are purple-black, and the pericarp is thin.

Black corn is suitable for planting in most corn-growing areas in China. It can be sown in spring or summer. The planting method is basically the same as that of ordinary corn, and the cultivation method is simple. If 2.5-3 kg of seeds are used per mu, more than 4,000 fresh corn cobs can be harvested. Liaoning, Anhui, Guangdong, Sichuan, Xinjiang and other provinces have widely promoted the planting of black corn. In Shaanxi Province, black corn planting is still in the trial planting stage. Except for sporadic planting, it has not yet been popularized around large cities, and the market prospects are broad. There are few black corn processing companies, and there is no deep processing capacity. There are difficulties in mass production. It is mainly based on fresh and tender ears for retail sales. It can be developed in moderation around factories, mines, colleges and universities and cities.

Is black corn genetically modified?

Black corn is not genetically modified corn, it is a special variety of corn, due to the corn kernels cuticle precipitation of melanin to varying degrees, making the appearance of black corn shiny black. The kernels are rich in water-soluble melanin, the content of which is significantly higher than other cereal crops.

When black corn matures, the spikelets are arranged in pairs, the grains and cobs are purple-black, the skin is thin, and the taste is good and the quality is excellent.

The sugar content of black corn stalks is 11.95%, which is 1-3 times higher than that of ordinary corn stalks. It is a good feed for dairy cows and goats.

Black corn has a high content of trace elements, 2-8 times that of other grains. Its lysine content is as high as 0.45%, making it a high-lysine crop.

Can pregnant women eat black corn?

Yes. Pregnant women should pay attention to their daily diet and choose nutritious, healthy and delicious food, which is more conducive to the growth and development of the baby.

Pregnant women can eat black corn, which is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and various vitamins, as well as some trace elements such as selenium and magnesium. These are good for pregnant women and fetuses. On the one hand, it can promote the brain development of the fetus, and on the other hand, it is conducive to digestion.

And black corn is a coarse grain that can solve the problem of constipation in pregnant women and help gastrointestinal digestion. Therefore, eating black corn during pregnancy is beneficial to promote health.