A single leaf, sheath, long, round end tapered, but flat, long 35 to 100 cm, a width of 3 to 12 cm, green color.Inflorescence, flower-shaped ears of males and females at the tip of the stem and in the armpit of leaves, the color is white.
Fruit-shaped cob, 8 to 20 cm long, its color is yellowish-green. Corn (Zea mays) is one of the world's most important food crops, in addition to wheat and rice. For residents of Central and South America, the ear of corn is a staple food, as for most of the population of Africa and some areas in Indonesia.
In an era right now, corn is also already a critical component of cattle feed. Another use is as a source of food and raw material oil cornmeal. A variety of corn yield be derived products, raw materials of various industrial products pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals.
Nutritional value
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 Oz)
| Energy | : | 360 kJ (86 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | : | 18.7 g |
| Starch | : | 5.7 g |
| Sugars | : | 6.26 g |
| Dietary fiber | : | 2 g |
| Fat | : | 1.35 g |
| Protein | : | 3.27 g |
| Tryptophan | : | 0.023 g |
| Threonine | : | 0.129 g |
| Isoleucine | : | 0.129 g |
| Leucine | : | 0.348 g |
| Lysine | : | 0.137 g |
| Methionine | : | 0.067 g |
| Cystine | : | 0.026 g |
| Phenylalanine | : | 0.150 g |
| Tyrosine | : | 0.123 g |
| Valine | : | 0.185 g |
| Arginine | : | 0.131 g |
| Histidine | : | 0.089 g |
| Alanine | : | 0.295 g |
| Aspartic acid | : | 0.244 g |
| Glutamic acid | : | 0.636 g |
| Glycine | : | 0.127 g |
| Proline | : | 0.292 g |
| Serine | : | 0.153 g |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A | : | 9 μg (1%) |
| Eguiv lutein zeaxanthin | : | 644 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | : | 0.155 mg (13%) |
| Riboflavin (B2) | : | 0.055 mg (5%) |
| Niacin (B3) | : | 1.77 mg (12%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | : | 0.717 mg (14%) |
| Vitamin B6 | : | 0.093 mg (7%) |
| Folate (B9) | : | 42 μg (11%) |
| Vitamin C | : | 6.8 mg (8%) |
Minerals
| Iron | : | 0.52 mg (4%) |
| Magnesium | : | 37 mg (10%) |
| Manganese | : | 0.163 mg (8%) |
| Phosphorus | : | 89 mg (13%) |
| Potassium | : | 270 mg (6%) |
| Zinc | : | 0.46 mg (5%) |
Other constituents
Water : 75.96 g
Benefits of Corn for health:
1. Lose weight
Coarse fibers on corn gives a sense of fullness longer making it perfect for those who want to lose weight. This rough fiber can also prevent constipation that often occurs in obese people.
2. Eye health
Compound lutein and zeaxanthin is carotenoid compounds, part of which forms the yellow pigment in the retina and absorbs blue light, the harmful rays from the Sun, causes cataracts and macular degeneration diseases.
3. As a source of vitamin C
Vitamin C can control cholesterol levels and improve blood flow in the body.
4. Sources of carbohydrates and proteins
Vitamin B5 plays the role in the process of metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fat, which is converted into the energy required by our body. The protein serves as the formation of new muscle tissue and improve the work of the cells in the body.
5. As a source of minerals
Essential minerals found in corn, especially phosphorus, which are instrumental to the health of bones and teeth. Other content which is contained in corn is magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc.
6. As a source of fiber
Corn is a very good source of fiber to make way for the digestive system. By routinely consuming corn can prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and the risk of developing cancer of the colon. This is because corn is rich in fiber, if you want your diet carbohydrate needs can change this with corn because the corn on the coarse fibers can give a sense of satiety for longer.
Actually, there are still many benefits found in corn. Included in the traditional medicine, corn is also widely used. The part that is used for the treatment of hair is corn, COB, roots and leaves. Of course with a variety of concoctions in accordance with predetermined.