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Alternative Uses of Maize


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1 Department of Agricultural Extension Economics, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (M.S.), India
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (M.S.), India
     

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Food Purpose:
Maize and cornmeal (ground dried maize) constitutes a staple food in many regions of the world. Maize meal is made into a thick porridge in many cultures. from the polenta of ltaly, the angu of Brazil, the mamaliga of Romania, to mush in the U.S. or the food called called sadza, nshima, ugali, and mealie pap in Africa. Maize meal is also used as a replacement for wheat flour, to make cornbread and other baked products. Masa (cornmeal treated with lime water) is the main ingredient for tortillas, atole and many other dishes of Mexican food.

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Maize, Cornmeal, Popcorn, Chicha, Corn Flakes.
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A. V. Tak
Department of Agricultural Extension Economics, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (M.S.), India
V. B. Tak
Department of Agricultural Economics, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (M.S.), India

Abstract


Food Purpose:
Maize and cornmeal (ground dried maize) constitutes a staple food in many regions of the world. Maize meal is made into a thick porridge in many cultures. from the polenta of ltaly, the angu of Brazil, the mamaliga of Romania, to mush in the U.S. or the food called called sadza, nshima, ugali, and mealie pap in Africa. Maize meal is also used as a replacement for wheat flour, to make cornbread and other baked products. Masa (cornmeal treated with lime water) is the main ingredient for tortillas, atole and many other dishes of Mexican food.

Keywords


Maize, Cornmeal, Popcorn, Chicha, Corn Flakes.