CORN, PURPLE

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10# Bag

$53.50

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CORN, PURPLE

PURPOS-10

Description:

TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE     This corn may be used to make Posole which is a traditional spicy corn stew that celebrates life's blessings! Corn (Maize)is an honored crop that was considered “a gift of the gods” by the Indians of Mexico. The Pueblo Indians and their ancestors the Anasazi relied on corn, beans, squash and chiles for sustenance. These early crops became firmly entrenched in the culture, forming the basis of New Mexican cuisine even before the Spanish arrived. Purple Corn is used to make a fermented beverage called "chicha morada". Purple Corn has a rich purple color and when cooked a flavor that is intense and earthy with a soft yet firm texture. These hearty kernels add a unique corn flavor to stews, soups and casseroles. 

Ingredient Statement:

Dried Corn.

TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

Purple Corn should be soaked overnight and cooked for several hours. Cooking time can be diminished by using a pressure cooker. Make a hearty stew/soup by cooking corn till tender in your favorite stock. Add browned onions, pork or beef and other vegetables to the cooked corn and stock. Season with a variety of herbs and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes for a savory meal!

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Soak overnight in water. Rinse corn, place in pan and cover with water. Simmer 2-3 hours until corn ‘bursts’ open. Add salt during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

One cup dry yields 2-3/4 cups cooked.

Product Description

Purple Corn Posole has a deep purple color and when cooked a soft, firm texture. This corn is 1 cm in width and length. Purple Corn Posole is a unique breed which is thought to have originated in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico. Corn was initially introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus on his return from the New World. It was originally known as maize. This multi colored corn, was mainly used as decoration, but is now gaining popularity as a useful grain for cooking. Corn comes in various colors, blues, reds, purples, and a giant white kernel. These corns add eye appeal and a unique corn flavor to many stews, soups and casseroles. Ground corn is used for many products such as corn meal, corn starch, masa harina and corn flour.

Physical

Color: Deep purplish black.

Flavor: Typical of corn.

Size: Approx. ½ inch in length, corn shaped.

Chemical

Moisture: N/A  Sulfites: N/A  Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Dried Corn.

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Bag in box, food grade paper bag or to customer specifications.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <500,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g

YEAST: <1000 cfu / g

MOLD: <1000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.