Corn, also known as maize, is a cereal grain. It is grown in many varieties. It is used as food and fodder. It is also made into corn ethanol, animal feed, corn starch and corn syrup. Popular varieties of maize include popcorn and sweet corn, but refined corn products are also widely consumed. Refined corn products include tortillas, tortilla chips, polenta, cornmeal, corn flour, corn syrup, and corn oil. You must have eaten popcorn and sweet corn but have you ever used corn as a gum to stick things? A man in Uttara Kannada district shares the recipe of corn gum which can be easily made at home.
It is useful for glueing many types of materials. One kg of corn can produce at least half a kg of gluten. It can be prepared within a few minutes. Dhananjay Hegde and Dattatreya Bhatt of Uttara Kannada district showcase the recipe for Corn Gum. To prepare it at home, you need a cornflour and water. Take the cornflour and mix water in it. Stir it for some time to make it thick. After the flour turns into a paste, pour it into the large container and place it on the gas stove.
Keep the flame at medium and keep stirring it with hard hands for some time. After a few minutes, you will notice that the colour has absorbed all the water and has become thick. The corn gum is ready. It is as strong as Fevicol and does not stick to hands. It is completely organic and carries no harmful effects. This helps in increasing the value of maize as a commodity. However, there is a drawback. It can only be used for one day. It can help in sticking many types of materials.
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