Types of corn
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I haven’t particularly noticed any white corn yet, it’s all been yellow or bicolor.I've been searching for white corn. But can't find any around here.
JAS_OH1
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That's what I generally see and I like it just fine.
Does white corn taste different?
I don’t think it does, and I think one of the ATK science geeks did a little blurb about yellow, bicolor, and white corn not tasting any differently (I emphasize think), but the appearance may influence the brain, who knows?
JAS_OH1
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Other than hominy, I'd say no. White, yellow, bicolor, it tastes the same to me.
Barriehie
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Read a bit on corn and the taste is determined by a lot of things, nutrients, water, sun, and pretty much not by the color.
What's the Difference Between White and Yellow Corn?
This link explains why yellow corn is popular... Yellow Corn vs. White Corn: A Corn Farmer from Iowa Explains the Difference
JAS_OH1
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I do know yellow is higher in beta carotene but other than that, it's the same.
Corn and soybeans are major crops in Ohio. There are cornfields just a few miles from my house.
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badjak
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White corn is more popular here
Barriehie
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I like corn. Period. 
I've even got this little jar of concentrated natural corn flavor; adds a pop to the cornbread.
I've even got this little jar of concentrated natural corn flavor; adds a pop to the cornbread.
I'm not really a fan of sweetcorn. To me it's a rather a one dimensional taste - it's sweet and that's about it. And I'm not really a fan of sweet per se. I bought a ready made chilli from a good gourmet brand not long ago and it turned out to have sweetcorn in it along with the red beans. I literally couldn't eat it.
JAS_OH1
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I didn't know that existed.I like corn. Period.
JAS_OH1
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Corn in chili sounds icky. I guess hominy in black bean chili might be alright, but not sweetcorn. I'd rather chili have no corn.
Barriehie
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It's spot on in cornbread! It's pricey so I wait for the sale and get 3 flavors for the price of one.
White corn is essential for making arepas and empanadas in Venezuela. Yellow corn is typically used on the cob, in soups and stews, and when shucked, it's ground up to make cachapas, or fresh corn pancakes.
In Mexico and Perú you can get red, black or blue corn.
Never really thought about whether it tastes different or not.
In Mexico and Perú you can get red, black or blue corn.
Never really thought about whether it tastes different or not.