2 responses to “Corn”

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   Lowell

   August 29, 2026 at 8:50 pm

   Is this the highly subsidied corn they use to poison gasoline or the edible crop? They are two different things.

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      Michael

      August 29, 2026 at 9:27 pm

      Dent corn is used for ethanol.

      SNIP The most common type of corn used for ethanol production is yellow dent corn, which is widely grown in the U.S. Midwest

      . This variety is preferred because it has a high starch content, which is essential for efficient ethanol fermentation. Approximately 94% of ethanol in the U.S. is produced from corn, with nearly half of U.S. corn croplands contributing to ethanol production

      Dent corn is edible
      SNIP Dent corn, also known as grain corn, is not typically eaten fresh due to its starchy and less sweet kernels, but it is a key ingredient in many processed foods. It is used to make cornmeal, grits, tortillas, taco shells, corn chips, and corn flakes. Its starch is also processed into corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which are widely used as sweeteners in sodas, breakfast cereals, salad dressings, and other packaged foods. Corn oil, derived from dent corn, is another common kitchen staple

      Also as whole and cracked corn animal feed.

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