Purple corn is a type of corn (Zea mays), of the grass family. It is characterized by having a multiple fruit called cob with a very exotic and striking color. It is more common to see it in regions of Central and South America mainly in countries such as Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina and in Mexico.
Properties
·It contains protein, oil and the highest percent is in starch.
·It has essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, niacin and anthocyanins, the latter being its main properties and those that provide the most benefits to human health.
·It also has phytonutrients.
Benefits
The benefits of purple corn are closely related to the medicinal properties it possesses. Next we will see the main benefits of purple corn in health and the nutritional value it can bring us in diets.
·Anthocyanins are antioxidants by nature, they are present in both grains and on the cob and help our body in the circulatory system and prevent cardiovascular diseases, as it stimulates blood circulation and protects our blood vessels from possible oxidative deterioration . In other words, they help prevent premature aging.
·The anthocyanins present in this type of corn have been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
·Purple corn is recommended to help tissue regeneration and collagen formation, thus being beneficial for skin health.
·It helps control and reduce blood cholesterol levels and maintain low blood pressure.
·When used in food helps our body synthesize fatty acids being this very favorable for people with diabetes and for people who suffer from obesity.
·It is not 100% proven but the possibility that purple corn is also very good at preventing diseases such as colon cancer is studied.
Purple corn is the food with more anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant. It usually comes in the form of flour, but it can also be taken as a drink like chicha morada. Have you tried it yet?