Description

Yellow corn is also a type of sweet corn. Depending on maturity and use, they may be considered grains, fruits, and vegetables. This corn variety was developed through extensive research into white corn. The presence of a single dominant Y allele produces carotenoid pigments. These pigments are responsible for the different colors (yellow, orange, red, etc.) in fruits and vegetables. They are present in the endosperm and give the grain its yellow color. Yellow corn contains a lot of water and sugar in the grain. It has a sweet flavor and is often steamed, roasted or grilled before consumption. It is also used as a sweetener in some foods and beverages. It is also used to make cornmeal, ripening and drying the cornmeal before grinding.