Description

🌽 Red corn is a vibrant and flavorful variety of maize known for its deep crimson to maroon kernels. It’s not just eye-catching—it’s packed with nutrients and history too.

🧬 What Makes It Special

• Color & Antioxidants: The red hue comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants also found in berries and grapes.
• Taste: It has a subtly sweet, earthy flavor with a slightly starchy texture. Sweet varieties can be eaten fresh, while others are used for flour, cornmeal, or whiskey.
• Nutrition: Rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Great for digestion, immunity, and heart health2.

🌾 Popular Varieties

• Jimmy Red Corn: A legendary heirloom variety once used by moonshiners in South Carolina. It nearly went extinct but was revived by seed savers and chefs.
• Bloody Butcher: Known for its deep red kernels and used in cornmeal and grits.
• Double Red Sweet Corn: Edible fresh and often grilled or sautéed for its nutty flavor.

🍽️ Culinary Uses

• Roasted or grilled for a smoky twist
• Ground into flour for tortillas or cornbread
• Mixed into salads, soups, or sautéed with herbs and cheese