What are Some Different Types of Corn?

While there are many different types of corn, the two most common types of cornare sweet corn and field corn. Within these two main groups are many distinct and separate varieties. Each variety has its advantages and disadvantages. Some are meant for higher yield, others are bred for taste. For most people, different types of corn may never enter their minds. If it does, what they usually are talking about are sweet corn varieties. As with almost any type of food, sweet corn can taste slightly different depending on the species. Just like a Valencia orange and a navel orange are not the same, the various types of corn all have their own nuances. Sweet corn is broken down into a number of different species, each belonging to one of four major subdivisions. Those subdivisions include - from less sweet to most sweet - standard, sugar extender, supersweet and synergistic. Any of these types of corn are usually agreeable for human consumption. However, it does get a little more ...  more