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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Corn. Corn - Facts. Did you know corn is America’s #1 field crop? Corn can grow betwee n 4 to 12 feet tall and is a member of the “grass” family. Corn can be eaten right off the cob, or processed into cereals, peanut butter, snack foods, and ethanol.

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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

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  1. Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Corn

  2. Corn- Facts • Did you know corn is America’s #1 field crop? • Corn can grow between 4 to 12 feet tall and is a member of the “grass” family. • Corn can be eaten right off the cob, or processed into cereals, peanut butter, snack foods, and ethanol.

  3. Corn – Fun Facts • The fruit of the corn is the “kernel”. • The “ear” is a collection of kernels on the cob. • There are always an even number of rows of kernels.

  4. Corn – Fun Facts • The ear is wrapped in leaves called the “husk.” • The flowers that emerge from the top of the husk are called, “silks.” • An ear of corn averages 800 kernels in 16 rows. • A pound of corn has 1300 kernels.

  5. Health Benefits of Corn • Corn is one of the finest sources of dietary fiber • Contains good levels of B-complex vitamins • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium • Corn is a little higher in carbohydrates and calories, but the nutritional value of its other benefits make it a healthy and delicious vegetable

  6. Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Corn

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