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A type of corn that is often considered to be a vegetable rather than a grain because it is most often eaten fresh like a vegetable.

A corn product made by oven roasting and freeze-drying kernels of sweet corn so that they become dry and crispy.

A kitchen tool used to remove the kernels from the corn cob. There are a couple different types of corn strippers available.

Sweet corn that is prepared and eaten with the kernels remaining on the cob. Corn-on-the-cob is most often cooked using the boiling method in a large pot of water.

An heirloom variety of sweet corn with kernels tightly formed on the cob that do not grow in straight rows but irregular, jagged groupings.

Made primarily from a base of sweet corn and seasonings, this condiment is a common addition to many grilled foods.

A tall cereal plant (growing to a height of up to 10 feet) that is immediately recognizable because of its long, drooping leaves extending from an inner stalk and strong jointed stems supporting large ears ranging in length from a half foot to one foot, which contain the corn kernels.

Made to resemble an enlarged kernel of corn, this sweet confection was first created during the 1800's and continues to be a popular treat today.

A kitchen utensil used when eating corn on the cob. The holder keeps hands away from the hot moist ear of corn.

A type of corn that is named for the indentation on the top of the kernels that develops as the corn dries in the field.

Pronounced "wheat-lah-KOH-chay" it is a fungus (mushroom) that grows on sweet corn and is considered to be a delicacy in Mexican food dishes, some referring to it as a Mexican truffle.

A corn product made from the kernels of a giant corn hybrid. The corn is baked using a process that produces kernels with a hard-textured outer layer covering a hollow inside.

Thick and creamy in texture, Corn Chowder is a hearty and rich soup prepared like many other Chowders except with corn.

A type of corn that is grown solely as a source for the production of corn flour. The kernels are starchy and much softer than other types of corn, which allows flour milling to be an easier process.

A food sweetener processed from cornstarch. Corn syrup is very sweet and the consistency is thick and sticky.

A type of corn that is usually associated with the multicolored ears that are used as a popular decoration in the autumn months.

A type of corn that is usually associated with the multicolored ears that are used as a popular decoration for seasonal displays, especially during the autumn months.

Made from steel that is formed into half-round holders, this type of utensil is designed to roast multiple ears of corn on the cob on grills and open fires.

A utensil that is used to remove the kernels of corn from fresh ears of corn by cutting or zipping the kernels off the cob.

A hybrid of corn that grows into large kernels for use in making snacks and various corn dishes. Common in Mexican cooking, Giant White Corn is referred to as Maiz Mote Pelado for Spanish foods or Hominy for southern U.