Corn nut
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[[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==
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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==
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==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]]