Corn flour is a product whose origin is linked to Mesoamerican culture, specifically with the Mexican highlands. Its spread was caused after the time of the American colony, to the point of being currently considered a fundamental basis in the diet of countries such as Paraguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Ecuador. Corn flour is in the cereal category, and is located in the group of grains and flours. Its benefits and properties are extensive and we will tell you about them here.
How to consume corn flour?
Corn flour is consumed in many ways, it is present in salty and sweet foods. It offers endless recipes ideal to share with the family and to celebrate special moments. It can be consumed as a companion to salty foods, as a dessert and as the main base for meals for people with celiac disease.
In savory dishes : corn flour is the base of the dough for hallacas and arepas, traditional Venezuelan dishes. It is also used to make the famous Mexican tamales, tacos, tortilla chips and Italian polenta.
Try our arepas recipe
In sweet dishes: it is ideal for making buñuelos, corn flour loaf with glazed fruits, mandocas, sweet arepitas, corn churros and vegan cocoa sponge cake.
As a companion: it can be used to make seasoned buns. And for the happier ones, you can make a delicious corn chicha, a drink that brightens the spirit of many by turning into a liquor.
Benefits of corn flour
The benefits of corn flour focus on:
Improves digestive problems
It has a high fiber content, ideal for people who suffer from constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems. Likewise, it is capable of controlling bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
Ideal for bones
Thanks to the amount of calcium it has, it stimulates the strengthening of the bone system. It is also essential in the growth of nails, hair and, to a lesser extent, teeth, allowing cell regeneration.
Improves cardiovascular health
The synergy of potassium combined with fibers significantly improves cardiovascular health and the nervous system.
The most notable benefit of this flour is that it is a product free of cholesterol and purines, helping to feed patients with gout. In addition to its abundant presence of iodine, responsible for regulating our energy and the correct functioning of cells.
Properties of corn flour
For every 100 g of corn flour we find the following:
- Calories 343 Kcal
- Carbohydrates 66.30gr
- Proteins 8.29gr
- Fiber 9.42gr
- Calcium 18.4mg
- Potassium 120mg
- Phosphorus 39mg
