Corn nut 1859195 225655426 2008-07-14T19:28:40Z ClueBot 4928500 Reverting possible vandalism by [[Special:Contributions/Liddle121212|Liddle121212]] to version by 122.53.47.109. False positive? [[User:ClueBot/FalsePositives|Report it]]. Thanks, [[User:ClueBot]]. (440223) (Bot) [[Image:CornNuts Dscn0266 crop.jpg|right|thumb|250px|CornNuts brand packaging - 1.7 oz (48 g) size]] [[Image:CornNuts Dscn0280 crop.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Corn nuts (same order R-L as packaging)]] '''Corn nuts''' (or toasted corn) are a snack food made by [[roasting]] or [[deep frying]] [[corn]]. == History == Albert Holloway invented corn nuts in 1936. He originally sold them to taverns as a beer snack, calling them Brown Jug Toasted Corn.<ref name="planters">[http://www.planters.com/cornnuts/index.aspx?pn=WATHERITAGE CornNuts: Our Heritage]</ref> == Preparation == Corn nuts are prepared by soaking whole corn in [[water]] for three days, then [[deep-frying]] them in oil until they are hard and brittle.<ref>[http://www.kurtsaxon.com/foods009.htm How to prepare corn nuts]</ref> == CornNuts == Halloway later renamed his product CornNuts. He also learned of a giant breed of corn grown in [[Cusco]], Peru, and began to make his product using this variety's giant kernels. His research eventually led to a hybrid Cusco corn which could be grown in the climate conditions of the United States.<ref name="planters" /> Today, CornNuts is part of [[Planters]], a subsidiary of [[Kraft Foods]]. It is sold in six flavors: Original, Barbecue, Nacho Cheese, Chile Picante, Salsa Jalisco and Ranch.<ref name="planters" /> ==Corn Bits== {{Unreferenced-section|date=March 2007}} Corn Bits is a [[Philippines|Filipino]] brand of corn nuts owned by WL Food Products, based in [[Valenzuela City]], [[Metro Manila]]. ==Boy Bawang== Boy Bawang (literally "Garlic Boy" in [[Filipino language|Filipino]]) is a popular Filipino brand of corn nuts owned by KSK Food Products, based in Barangay Bignay of [[Caloocan]]. According to the packaging, it is made of corn, [[vegetable oil]], [[Ilocos]] [[garlic]] and a wide array of [[flavor]]ings.<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:poster_1.jpg|100px|thumb| Boy Bawang]] --> It is usually served in small packets. However, export versions are also served in large-sized bags. It comes in the original garlic flavor, in addition to chili cheese, [[adobo]], barbecue, hot garlic and lechon manok (grilled chicken). ==See also == *[[List of edible seeds]] ==References== <references/> ==External links== *[http://www.planters.com/cornnuts/ CornNuts at Planters.com] *[http://www.kskfoodproducts.com/ KSK Food Products website] [[Category:Edible nuts and seeds]] [[Category:Snack foods]] [[Category:Vegan snacks]]