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Cornmeal




Cornmeal is Flour ground from dried Corn , and is a common Staple Food in many regions of the world.


TYPES

Steel ground yellow cornmeal, common mostly in the United States , has the Husk and Germ of the maize Kernel almost completely removed. It is Conserve d almost indefinitely if stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

Stone ground cornmeal retains some of the hull and germ, lending a little more Flavor and Nutrition to Recipe s. It is more perishable, but will store longer if Refrigerated .

White cornmeal (mealie meal) is more traditional in Africa . It is also popular in the Southern United States for making Cornbread . Blue cornmeal is made from the rarer blue corn or by adding blue food coloring to the cheaper yellow cornmeal.


REGIONAL USAGES


Africa: synonymous and similar side dishes



Europe



Meso- and South America



USA



Other uses