Short facts : Corn is officially categorised as a fruit and not a vegetable

Corn, also known as corn, is a cereal grain that is widely grown around the world for various purposes such as human consumption, animal feed and industrial uses. It is a staple food in many countries and is used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury. Corn kernels can be white, yellow or even purple in color and can be eaten fresh, dried or processed into various products such as polenta, corn flour, corn syrup and corn oil. Corn plants are tall, with long leaves and produce cobs containing rows of kernels attached to a central core, officially they are categorised as a fruit and not a vegetable. Corn is an important crop with a rich history of cultivation dating back thousands of years.