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Yesterday, when someone asked what is the difference between sweet corn and waxy corn, today I will simply answer it
In fact, the ordinary corn kernels eaten before are hard, not crisp nor sticky, and there is no obvious sweetness, and it takes a while to chew to feel the slight sweetness. Later, with the abundance of substances, two flavors of corn were very popular, one was sweet corn and the other was waxy corn.
What's the difference?
"Sweet corn" is sweet and crisp, and the reason why it is sweet is because of the high content of soluble sugar, which is sweet in the mouth, and it does not have to be chewed repeatedly like starch to decompose it into glucose to have a sweet taste. The reason why it is crisp and tender is because of the high moisture content and the relatively low starch content. Therefore, although the water tender sweet corn is sweet, the total carbohydrate content and total calories are actually not high, and it is closer to a fruit.
"Waxy corn" eats sticky teeth because it contains a lot of pull-out amylose (which can reach 70% of dry weight). Like everyone's favorite rice cake and eight treasure rice, the reason why it is sticky is also because of the high content of amylopectin in the glutinous rice used. Amylopectin is characterized by fast digestion and high blood sugar response, and in general, waxy corn is higher than sweet corn in both calories and glycemic index.
Which to choose?
For people who need to lose weight and need to control blood sugar, sweet corn may be better than glutinous corn, but they can't eat too much at once. And this is only a food, weight loss and blood sugar control is more important than the overall dietary distribution. Ordinary people can choose according to their own preferences.
Do you want to eat corn to lose weight?
You can eat it, but don't just eat corn. Corn still contains a lot of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals compared to polished rice white noodles, but the calories are not low, and eating more will be fat. If you only eat corn all day, it will cause the problem of protein deficiency, which is not conducive to weight loss and health.
What kind of corn do you like to eat?
Resources:
Hao Xiaoqin. Study on the main nutritional qualities and genetic laws of fresh sweet waxy maize[D].Guangxi University, 2006.