Corny Grass

Well, it’s that time again when we are starting to see delicious corn on the cob arriving at local supermarkets.

No summer is complete without tasting the sweet and juicy corn the cob as a side dish.

In getting to know more about the food we eat, here are some interesting facts you may not know about corn on the cob:

Corn is a wild grass. Over 10,000 years ago, people from Southern Mexico collected and consumed a wild grass called ‘teosinte’ which is now what we call ‘maize’ (field corn). From Mexico, maize spread during migrations into the southwest areas of the U.S.A and south to Peru.
Corn is not native to Canada. Corn may be one of Canada’s traditional crops but it is not native. Maize was first cultivated by the First Nations in the Ottawa region and later by European settlers.
Popcorn is a type of corn. Popcorn is a type of ‘flint’ corn. When heated, the outer shell allows moisture in and enough steam and pressure causes the corn to crisp and puff into the delicious popcorn!
65% of Canadian corn comes from Ontario. 25% of the corn grows in Quebec and the remaining 10% is grown throughout Canada.
Corn seed is the individual kernel and the ear is part of the flower.
There is an even number of rows in every cob of corn. The average number of kernels in a 16-row cob of corn is 800.
Corn was used as a substitute for coffee. In the 1800s, when coffee was too expensive and scarce, thrifty Americans used parched corn as a coffee substitute and the ashes of burnt corn cobs were used as baking soda.
Corn is an ingredient in fireworks. There are plenty of industrial products that use corn, including paper, antibiotics, glue, insulation, paper, ethanol, shoe polish, cosmetics, detergent, paint, and much more.

When buy corn, it’s best to keep the husk on and store in your vegetable crisper until you are ready to cook it.

There is a great sale at your local Sobeys on Corn for $0.66 each.

Make sure you pick up at least a dozen as these corn on the cobs will go quickly!

One of our favourite ways to cook corn is on the grill using your favourite ZEG Sauces as a glaze before and after cooking the corn.

The savoury flavour of ZEG Sauces will make your mouth water when used as a glaze on corn. Enjoy!

Savour the Flavour!

🌽 ZEG sauces are a multiple use condiment sauce that can be used on any food around the world.

🌽 You can use ZEG sauces for basting, marinating, spreading, as a side dipping sauce, or as a dressing the options are unlimited.

🌽 Use ZEG sauces on everything from chicken, pork, and beef to vegetables, rice, and tofu.

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