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What we call 'Corn' was actually a small grain type of plant that the Myan's manipulated by cross breeding the plant until it had a single husk over multiple seeds, instead of a husk covering each individual seed [kernal] This was to make it easier to farm. 'Shucking' a single husk was much easier than shucking a husk from each seed. They called this plant maize.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y ago"Indian corn" is the type of corn that Native Americans raised. It is a type of flint corn with a hard outside layer. It has since been bread into the kinds we have today, a.k.a. field corn, sweet corn, popcorn, etc.
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∙ 15y agoIndians used the word "maize" to refer to corn.
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∙ 12y agoThe word corn came from the word kernel, prononced cornalby indians.
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∙ 12y agoThe first sweet corn was called "papoon" by europeon settlers.
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∙ 8y agoMaize
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What is cornstarch in Nepali called?
Indian corn
What is yellow and white corn called?
Any multi-colored corn is usually referred to as Indian Corn.
Why are cornflakes called cornflakes if they are made of maize?
maize is the Indian name for corn.
What makes Indian corn different from regular corn on the cob?
Originally, the term "Indian corn" referred to all varieties of maize discovered in the New World. This was later shortened to "corn". Now, "Indian corn" is used to refer to the multi-colored maize. Also, corn on the cob is usually the sweet corn variety. So, the difference is that the corn on the cob will taste sweeter and the Indian corn will come in multiple colors.
Which vegetables form a staple part of the diet of the American-Indian tribes?
corn or as it was called, maize.
What is Indian name for corn?
Maize
What is a protein in Indian corn?
Zein
What actors and actresses appeared in Indian Corn - 1972?
The cast of Indian Corn - 1972 includes: Daws Butler as Indian Child Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker
What southern food is really just an old Indian dish called sofkee made by grinding and boiling corn?
Grits
Is indian corn gluten free?
Yes. Gluten is found in wheat, not corn.
What are the ingredients to Indian corn stew?
corn, stew, cornbread, tomato and beef.
What is corns other name?
Corn Flakes Indian corn
