Florida's Amaizin Grain

University of Florida/Volusia County Extension Florida Agriculture Facts What is Extension? RN Florida growers produce sweet ..CO and field corn throughout many n . Extension is a partnership between state, fed- ai Gr areas of the sate. Sweet corn is eral, and county governments to provide scien- in’ aiz grown mostly tific knowledge and expertise to the public. The Am for fresh market University of Florida (UF), together with Flor- ’s rida and contributes ida A & M University (FAMU), administers the Flo Florida Cooperative Extension Service. greater than $100 million annually to the state’s economy. Our Mission Most of the The University of Florida's Institute of Food and sweet corn pro- Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal, duction is in south Florida. Sweet state, and county partnership dedicated to devel- corn is grown in south Florida Sep- oping knowledge in agriculture, human and tember through May. Production natural resources, and the life sciences and to proceeds into central and northern making that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. areas with the increased tempera- Kathleen M. Bryant tures of spring and summer. Sweet Extension Agent corn varieties in Florida mature in Family and Consumer Sciences [email protected] roughly 75 to 90 days. [email protected] The Foundation for The Gator Nation Field corn production occurs Jill A. Taufer, RD, LD/N mostly in central and north Florida. Extension Program Agent Family and Consumer Sciences Field corn is used mostly for silage [email protected] and grain. Corn for grain and si- [email protected] lage is grown during spring and Karen Stauderman summer and matures in an aver- Extension Agent Residential Horticulture age of 120 days. [email protected] [email protected] Corn products University of Florida/Volusia County Extension have many applications 3100 E. New York Avenue such as corn DeLand, Florida 32724 starch being Solutions For Your Life Real answers for real life. used in the Phone: www.SolutionsForYourLife.com manufacturing of many cosmetics. DeLand—386-822-5778 Corn starch can also be applied Daytona Beach—386-257-6012 topically to soothe skin rashes and New Smyrna Beach—386-423-3368 FAX—386-822-5767 February 26, 2010 Choose whole grain. Firecracker Salad Cereal with the first ∗ 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ingredient listed as ∗ 1 small jalapeño, seeded and Bran “corn flour” means the coarsely chopped vitamins and minerals ∗ 1½ teaspoon Florida honey CornCorn .. .. .. have been removed Endosperm from the germ. The ∗ ¼ teaspoon cumin Germ outer bran which pro- ∗ ¼ cup vegetable oil Amaizin’Amaizin’ Grain!Grain! vides fiber is also stripped before proc- ∗ Coarse salt & freshly ground pep- essing. per to taste Corn or maize is one of the most popular ∗ 4 cups fresh Florida corn kernels grains in the world. It forms a part of the Popcorn, without added butter (from 4 ears) staple diet for and salt, is a tasty snack choice, ∗ 6 medium Florida radishes, halved many popula- providing fiber, minerals and vita- and thinly sliced crosswise tions. Corn mins, and low calories. provides nec- ∗ ½ cup coarsely chopped Florida essary calories flat-leaf parsley for daily me- ∗ Roasted Corn Relish ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced tabolism and Roasted Corn Relish To make the dressing, purée the lime its fiber plays ∗ 3 ears Florida sweet corn, juice, jalapeño, honey and cumin in a a role in pre- blender. With the machine on, add venting diges- shucked and silk removed or 2½ cups whole kernel corn the oil. Season with salt and pepper to tive ailments. taste; set aside. In a large bowl, toss Corn is delicious and good for you too: ∗ ½ cup Florida grape tomatoes, the corn with the radishes, parsley, red ◊ Great source of fiber which aids di- cut in half onion and dressing. Season the salad gestive health and helps stabilize ∗ ½ cup chopped cilantro with salt and pepper, serve. blood sugar levels ∗ ¼ cup chopped red onion ◊ Low in fat and very low in sodium Nutritional Information per serving: Calo- ∗ 1 teaspoon ground cumin ◊ Rich in B vitamins, vitamin C and E. ries 231; Total Fat 14g; Cholesterol 0mg; ∗ Grated peel and juice from one This combination of antioxidant vita- Sodium 126mg; Total Carbohydrates 28g; Florida lime mins provides heart protection and Protein 4g. High in Vitamin C. can fight cancer causing free radicals ∗ Salt and pepper to taste Source-Fresh From Florida® ◊ One cup of corn provides only 132 Roast corn at 350° until kernel begin calories. The balance of 5 grams of to brown. Cut off the cob and place protein and over 4 grams of fiber in a bowl. (If using frozen or canned along with carbohydrates make corn corn, roast in frying pan with small a satisfying and healthy energy amount of olive oil until kernels be- source gin to brown). Add remaining ingre- dients and mix well. Serve as a gar- ◊ Abundant source of minerals. Phos- nish or side dish. 4 servings. phorus essential for normal growth, bone health, and kidney function; magnesium crucial for maintaining Nutritional Information per serving: normal heart rate and bone strength Calories 61, Total Fat 0.8g, Fiber 2.4 g, A meal rich in corn can go a long way in Protein 2.2g, Sodium 11 mg Source-Fresh From Florida® protecting against many diseases. .

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