Can you believe it? In rural China, corn cobs are often used as burning material or as feeding pigs
But!
In Korea, however, it has changed and become a hot food. Recently, a news about the price of corn cobs in Korean supermarkets as high as 2,000 won has caused a heated discussion, and people can't help but wonder: what is going on?
According to South Korean media reports, in recent years, the sales of corn cobs in the Korean market have increased year by year, and their prices have soared. Corn cobs, which seemed useless in China, have become a hot commodity in South Korea. What kind of business logic and cultural differences are hidden behind this?
The nutritional value is discovered
Although corn cobs are not outstanding in terms of nutritional content, the crude protein, sugar, and crude fiber contained in them do have some nutritional value. Koreans skillfully use it to make tea, cook porridge, make toppings, and even break it up directly as a grain. It can be said that the value of corn cobs has been fully realized.
A consumption boom in a cultural context
In addition to its own nutritional value, Koreans' pursuit of corn cobs is also closely related to the local food culture. In Korea, the concept of pursuing a healthy and natural diet is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. As a natural ingredient, corn cobs are naturally favored by consumers.
Netizens are hotly discussed
Chinese netizens have expressed their opinions on this phenomenon. Some netizens said: "I didn't expect corn cobs to be used like this. This is really a long-term opinion!" Some netizens also questioned: "Is corn cob really delicious? The taste of Koreans is really unique." Some netizens proposed: "We in China should also study the use of corn cobs, maybe we can develop new food or products hahaha"
While eating the stick, he said that we don't understand delicious hahaha
I thought it was rubbing my feet, but I didn't expect it to be eaten!
I don't miss the watermelon rind
So this thing can still be sold for money?
Netizen God commented hahaha
So, will you choose to try this "corn cob food" from China? Maybe one day, corn cob will also become the new favorite of the Chinese table. But in any case, this phenomenon reminds us that we should learn to use the resources around us more carefully and wisely.