- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Red corn! You can also eat it steamed, mixed with rice, or as a soup or tea. (Recipes below).
It’s like regular corn, except with deep red kernels. The redness however is only at the top. Red corn is yellow halfway through and all the way to the cob. Unlike what you may be thinking, red corn is not yellow corn dyed red!
Our corn (it’s delicious btw) is grown using an approach called Regenerative Agriculture. Re-what? Think of it as sustainable food production system that grows healthy crops, restores soil health, and encourages biodiversity.
The colour comes from a pigment called anthocyanins. These are antioxidants found in fruits like cherries, plums, pomegranate, and grapes, and vegetables such as brinjals, red cabbage and purple cauliflower.
Red corn’s anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoids, meaning it turns water purple to pinkish depending on pH levels and concentrations.
In hot water, red corn becomes yellow-ish. Less colour doesn’t mean less nutrients. Speaking of which, here’s what you can expect with each crunchy bite.
Anthocyanins have strong antioxidant properties, which can help neutralize the body’s harmful free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress, linked to aging and various chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Here’s how it helps improves overall health:
Red corn are enjoyed everywhere for its sweet, nutty, and earthy taste. We think you’ll love it too. Let us know what you think below and follow us on FB and IG for regular updates.
Find our red corn every Saturday afternoon in Jaya Grocer outlets in:
Last updated: 13th November 2024
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Updated April 2024
A: Red corn is beautiful sweet corn variety that has naturally red kernels.
A: The plants naturally produces a red pigment called anthocyanin which gives the kernel skins, cobs, and corn silk a beautiful scarlet colouration.
A: Anthocyanin is a form of natural antioxidant, which has anti-inflammatory properties, prevents heart disease, and may slow down spread of cancer cells in the body.
A: Red corn is sweeter than yellow corn, has 3 times more antioxidants, and the natural colour makes an attractive dish.
A: Red corn is different than purple corn. Most purple corns are a waxy variety, which means they cannot be eaten raw. Our red corn is a sweet corn variety, which means they can be eaten fresh like a fruit.
A: Yes. Dark coloured fruits and vegetables such as red okra, red amaranth spinach (bayam), and red long beans have rich anthocyanin contents in their cells. Hence, when cooked at high heat for more than 3 minutes, they also lose their colour and nutrition.
A: Eat our corn fresh! Our corn is sweet and juicy when harvested, it can be eaten raw like a fruit. Alternatively, steam, blanch, boil, or roast the corn for 3 minutes only to preserve most of the anthocyanin, while unlocking more sweetness from the kernels.
A: Yes. We do not use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides in our farms. We are also certified under myOrganic by Jabatan Pertanian Malaysia. In addition, we adopt regenerative agriculture practices which go beyond standard organic practices.
A: Regenerative farming is the art and science of building healthy soil, healthy plants, and healthy people. This is achieved with practices such as the use of no-till, cover crops, native biodiversity, and in-situ composting. As a result, our farms do not even need to rely on store bought organic fertilizers, but our plants are grown using pure nutrition from the soil and ecosystem.
A bit of discolouration when cooking it. It is better to steam with the husk but then it has a husk smell. The bites of the red corn is less crunchy than the usual yellow corn, but it is definitely sweet.
I love corn and didn’t know what to expect with the red variety. I was told it was sweet, crunchy and could be eaten raw. Bought a pack at Jaya Grocer Starling, slowly peeled away the husks, removed its silky hairs and took a bite. Sooooo good!
My mother-in-law was baffled we were eating it raw. When she finally gave it a try, she burst into song!
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