Flour Corn (Noun)
Meaning
Corn having kernels almost entirely of soft starch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Flour corn is used to make corn flour, cornmeal, and other corn-based products.
- The high moisture content of flour corn makes it difficult to store for long periods of time.
- In contrast to dent corn, flour corn has kernels that are almost entirely composed of soft starch.
- Flour corn is a popular ingredient in Latin American cuisine, particularly in baked goods and desserts.
- Flour corn is also used to make bourbon whiskey, as it ferments more easily than other types of corn.