Flour/Meal | Vegan Gluten Free

Blue Cornmeal

Zea mays L. var. indigena Allergen-Free
Blue Cornmeal

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mesoamerican
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Blue Corn

¿Qué es Blue Cornmeal?

A flour made from dried and ground blue corn kernels, known for its distinct color, slightly sweeter taste, and coarser texture.

¿A qué sabe Blue Cornmeal?

Blue Cornmeal tiene un sabor earthy, slightly sweet, nutty con aromas mildly corn-like, earthy.

Taste
Earthy, Slightly Sweet, Nutty
Texture
Gritty, Coarse (when uncooked), Tender (when cooked)
Aroma
Mildly Corn-like, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1/4 cup (30g)
Calories360 kcal
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein7 g
Total Carbohydrate75 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Total Sugars1 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium200 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To enhance the distinct blue color in baked goods, consider adding a pinch of baking soda, which interacts with the anthocyanins.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Blue Cornmeal

El mejor sustituto para Blue Cornmeal es Yellow Cornmeal, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Best for texture and culinary use, color will differ.

Sustitutos para Blue Cornmeal con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Yellow Cornmeal Mejor 1:1 Best for texture and culinary use, color will differ.
Masa Harina 1:1 Nixtamalized corn flour, great for tortillas, but has distinct flavor.
Polenta (coarse ground cornmeal) 1:1 Good for coarser textures, might need longer cooking.
Corn Flour (fine) 0.8:1 Finer texture, can be used for thickening or lighter baked goods, adjust liquid.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Blue Cornmeal

  1. Opt for finely ground blue cornmeal for smoother textures or coarse for rustic dishes.
  2. Store in an airtight container.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Blue Cornmeal?

  • Chili
  • Tamales
  • Cornbread
  • Tortillas
  • Fish Fry
  • Fried Chicken
  • Polenta dishes.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Blue Cornmeal?

Earthy, Slightly Sweet, Nutty Mildly Corn-like, Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Blue Cornmeal?

El mejor sustituto es Yellow Cornmeal (1:1). Best for texture and culinary use, color will differ.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Blue Cornmeal?

Opt for finely ground blue cornmeal for smoother textures or coarse for rustic dishes. Store in an airtight container.

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