Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of these important food crops of the world, is the number 3 after wheat and rice. Useful as a major carbohydrate source in Central and South America, corn is also an alternative source of food in the United States.

Overview of the history of the Corn
Based on the findings of genetics, anthropology, and archeology is known that the origin of corn is Central America (southern Mexico). Maize cultivation has been done in this area 10,000 years ago, then the technology was brought to South America (Ecuador) about 7000 years ago, and reached the mountains of southern Peru at 4,000 years ago.

1. Calories: 355 Calories
2. Protein: 9.2 g
3. Fat: 3.9 g
4. Carbohydrates: 73.7 grams
5. Calcium: 10 mg
6. Phosphorus: 256 mg
7. Ferrum: 2.4 mg
8. Vitamin A: 510 SI
9. Vitamin B1: 0.38 mg
10. Water: 12 g

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