We know through name alone that popcorn comes from corn, but not just any kernel will pop into the crunchy ... a subspecies of flint corn known for its rock-hard shell that explodes into a ...

A lot of what we've described about flint corn is true for popcorn. Like flint corn, the kernels are hard and shiny like glass beads. Yet, the outside of these semi-translucent kernel shells are ...

Stress cracks are one of the most troublesome types of corn damage caused by improper drying and cooling. Stress cracks are fine cracks in the endosperm of the kernel, located just below the surface.

Sweet corn comes in a range of kernel colors: yellow, white, and bicolor (yellow and white). Here's a short video about preparing sweet corn. Sweet corn is most often eaten cooked. Peel or “shuck” the ...

MU researchers have been changing the color of corn to see whether purple breeds can provide potential health benefits.