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Purple Corn Outstrips Blueberries for Antioxidants

May 6, 2009: 10:43 AM EST
Purple corn (Zea mays) may be the next big thing in functional foods. A variety of sweet corn, it is now being categorized as a functional food because of its high anthocyanin and phenolics content. Research in Japan, South Korea and Canada has shown that it is effective at warding off the effects of aging and many diseases, including some forms of cancer, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It outstrips blueberries for anthocyanin content. The cob and husks also contain high levels of the flavanoids, opening opportunities for supplements manufacturers. Most of the crop currently goes into supplements, and the corn is not yet sold in produce stores in the same way as the more common yellow corn.
Barbara Minton, "Business Opportunity: Demand for Purple Corn May Soon Explode ", Natural News, May 06, 2009, © Natural News Network
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