Contains One Or More Of: Corn

Corn, also known as maize, is a widely cultivated cereal grain. It is a staple crop that can be eaten directly as a vegetable or processed into various food ingredients. Processing can involve milling the kernels into flour or meal, extracting starch, or refining it into oil or sweeteners.

Manufacturers use corn in many forms. Whole corn kernels are found in dishes and snacks, while cornmeal is used in baked goods like tortillas and cornbread. Corn starch acts as a thickener in sauces and soups, and corn oil is a common cooking oil. Corn is also a source for sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup.

Corn is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a whole food. It provides carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and some vitamins and minerals. There are no specific health controversies associated with whole corn itself at typical intake levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA primarily evaluate food additives, not whole foods like corn.