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[[file:Corncobs.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Maize]] | |||
Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. | Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. | ||
High in [[ | High in [[starch]] content, corn is widely used in [[distillation]] for [[spirits]] including all American whiskies and [[scotch]]. | ||
Unlike [[ | Unlike [[barley]] and other grains, corn-based [[Whisky|whiskies]] are more widely enjoyed as [[virgin spirit]]s. | ||
[[Category:Grains]] | [[Category:Grains]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 22:00, 21 September 2017
File:Corncobs.jpg
Maize
Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times.
High in starch content, corn is widely used in distillation for spirits including all American whiskies and scotch.
Unlike barley and other grains, corn-based whiskies are more widely enjoyed as virgin spirits.