corn in every day life

Corn plays a enormous role in our daily lives. You might not even realize the things you use on a daily basis have corn in them. From the toothpaste we use in the morning to the books we read at night , corn is in nearly every aspect of our lives. Corn is often thought of as a food but in fact , the bulk of corn that’s produced today does not go to food production. We use corn as an alternative in many things, such as plastic , medicine, batteries etc. Its amazing how we can use corn not just as a food but also in many different things. Corn syrup is used in a lot of foods now a days. Corn syrup is almost exactly as sweet as the granulated sugar it often replaces in recipes. It can be naturally light in color, which is often used in candy making, or darker, which is usually used for general baking purposes. The light form may have vanilla flavoring added, while the dark syrup has a stronger natural flavor. Sweets like cookies , cakes , candy and soda all contain corn syrup in them. Thanks to corn, yogurt has an enhanced creamy, fruity flavor to it. Corn enhances its flavor, regulates tartness and helps maintain its creamy texture. Though perhaps you’re not likely to see corn-flavored yogurt lining the grocery store shelves any time soon, you may be surprised to learn that corn is an ingredient in many types of yogurt. You might find corn syrup used as a sweetener in yogurt, and cornstarch is often used to help get the right consistency in both yogurt and ice cream. An alternative way people use corn is to make medicine and vitamins . Many medications and vitamins contain corn products, particularly cornstarch. The starch is often used as a binder or within the tablet’s coating, and helps drugs to hold their form. Additionally, cornstarch is used as an agent that helps the tablets to disintegrate after they are ingested. Cornstarch is an appealing ingredient for these uses because it is a safe and natural product that’s generally quite easily