The process for making hominy is quite a complicated process. Initially the corn is dried and then it is soaked in an alkaline solution. This process loosens the hulls and softens the corn. For more detailed information on the process one can read the Wikipedia website.
Corn
Corn germ is the embryo inside a corn kernel. Its the little solid part. It's essentially a seed.
Dried corn kernels are also called "seeds" or "fruits".
Corn
No they can't digest corn therefore they can't process hominy
Yes you can buy hominy corn in London Ontario and in Paris Ontario. Ask at your local supermarket.
Hominy is neither a bean nor a vegetable, it is made from corn and is, therefore, a grain.
course corn meal made from corn kernals with the husk removed
Hominy is made from dried corn kernels that have been treated with an alkali solution, which removes the hull and germ. So, there is no specific hominy plant as it is a processed form of corn. Corn plants are tall with long, broad leaves and produce cobs containing kernels.
Corn Often made with coarsely ground hominy (corn that has the hull/bran removed), polenta is virtually the same but is ground finer.
Yes...it's basically corn.
A good substitute for hominy in recipes is corn kernels or cornmeal. These alternatives can provide a similar texture and flavor to dishes that call for hominy.