Category: Fruits

How Heavy Is A Corn Kernel?

0.25-0.30 grams. Common kernel weights range from 0.25-0.30 grams per kernel. For yield estimation, a correction factor of 65,000 to 110,000 kernels per 56-pound bushel is used; 90,000 is most commonly used. How much does a popcorn kernel weigh? The range of thousand kernel weight for the large, medium, and small popcorn kernels are 149–152, […]

Do All Corn Kernels Pop?

It resembles corn-on-the-cobcorn-on-the-cobA corncob, also called cob of corn or corn on the cob, is the central core of an ear of corn (also known as maize). It is the part of the ear on which the kernels grow. The ear is also considered a “cob” or “pole” but it is not fully a “pole” […]

Why Are Some Corn Kernels White?

White corn produces sweet white kernels while yellow corn kernels have a hue that can be pale to dark yellow. This difference in color stems from yellow corn’s beta carotene, which may give it the upper hand in nutritional value, as beta carotene turns into vitamin A during the digestive process. Why are some corn […]

Why Is My Corn Kernels Red?

This particular kind of corn mold is known as Gibberella Ear Rot (or Red Ear Rot). It’s caused by the fungus Gibberella zeae. Yuck! It’s specifically identified by the reddish-pink kernels toward the top of an ear of corn. Can corn be red? Red corn is a type of sweet corn. Its ears are wrapped […]

What Are The Parts Of A Corn Kernel?

corn kernel consists of four major components: hull or pericarp, endosperm, germ and tip cap as shown in Figure 3. The endosperm is primarily starch, the corn’s energy storage, and protein for germination. The pericarp or hull is made of cellulosic material and protects the kernel from microorganisms and insects. What are the three main […]

How Are Corn Kernels Dried?

Drying Corn Select tender, mature ears. Cool ears in cold water only long enough to stop the cooking action. Cut the kernels from the cob to ¾ of their depth. Place in a single layer on mesh-covered dehydrator trays. Dry at 150°F for 1 to 2 hours and then reduce temperature to 130°F. How is […]

How Do Corn Kernels Form?

Following pollination, a male sex cell grows down each silk to a single egg and fertilization (the union of the male and female sex cells) occurs. The fertilized egg develops into a kernel and inside each kernel is a single embryo (a new plant). A vigorous corn plant may have 500 to 1000 kernels on […]

What Determines Corn Kernel Color?

‘Kernel color depends on the genetic background or the sum total of all genes affecting the anthocyanin pathway (e.g RI, Cl and Pr). ‘Kernel color depends on the color of starchy endosperm (white or yellow). 6Yellow and white kernels have a colorless aleurone. Why does corn have different colored kernels? Depending on the genetics of […]

How Many Types Of Corn Kernels Are There?

six types. There are six types of corn kernels: flint, flour, dent, pop, sweet, and waxy. Flour corn is mostly grown in the Andean region of South America and is used to make corn flour. How many types of corns are there? MaizeLower classifications How many corn kernels are there? 800 kernelsA typical ear has […]

What Is Corn Kernel Used For?

Corn kernels are used as pelletized fuel for pellet stoves and furnaces. Corn kernels are a natural pellet, which gives them an economic advantage over other man-made biomass pellets and wood pellets. Is it OK to eat corn kernels? Besides being a choking hazard, crunching them can damage teeth. In severe cases, swallowing them can […]

Can We Eat Coconut In Empty Stomach?

Anyone can drink tender coconut starting from the age three. Generally, it is better to have it before food. In order to get the minerals and salts absorbed in the body completely it should be consumed only with empty stomach. Only during winter and rainy seasons it is better to avoid drinking it in the […]

How Fast Does A Coconut Tree Grow?

12-36 inches each year. A coconut tree can grow anywhere from 12-36 inches each year under the best growing conditions, with an ample amount of sunlight, water, and humidity. How long does it take to grow a coconut tree? Coconuts take around one year to ripen fully. Several coconuts grow together in a bunch and […]

How Do You Pick A Coconut From A Tree?

How to Get Coconuts From a Tree Wait for Coconuts to Brown. Allow the coconuts to turn almost completely brown before harvesting if you wish to pick a coconut that contains the white coconut meat. Grab a Pole Pruner. Cut Away Dead Fronds. Cut Through the Main Stem. Cut Surrounding Stems. Catch the Coconut. How […]

What Are The Stages Of A Coconut?

Inside the Life of a Coconut Phase 1:Even before the nut is ripe, when it is bright green, one may drink the water. Phase 2: After the green stage the nut begins to ripen. Phase 3:The nut continues to ripen, the outside becomes harder and the white meat thickens, eventually hardening with time. What is […]

Is Coconut A Winter Fruit?

Fortunately for us, the winter bounty offers an abundance of colorful, juicy citrus fruits, like grapefruit, lemons and limes, and exotic fruits like coconuts and kiwi. The winter fruits feature colors I would normally associate with spring and summer; their punchy hues seem to be nature’s gift to the winter doldrums. Which fruits are in […]

Can You Eat Popcorn Kernels?

Besides being a choking hazard, crunching them can damage teeth. In severe cases, swallowing them can cause a mass collection in the intestinal tract, known as a “bezoar.” Small bezoars may pass on their own or with the help of medication, while sizeable ones may require surgery. Can you digest popcorn kernels? While fiber is […]

Where Do Corn Kernels Come From?

As the plant grows, it begins to produce ears of corn, covered with a green husk. Feathery tassels form at the top of the plant and produce pollen, a yellowish powder. The ears form silks or long strands that “catch” pollen as the wind blows. This process is called pollination and allows the ears to […]