When it comes to making an impression corn has to be one of the leading crop foods that has unlimited possibilities. Corn has developed into one of the leading foods in production. The history behind corn is one of the most enriching and cultivating ones that has made an impact globally. The spared of corn has helped develop the different traditional uses through different cultures. There are some restrictions and symbolic uses that apply to the use of corn. In todays world corn has developed multiple uses that are a necessity in our everyday lifestyle. Corn is an important food component that has developed and changed the world. The history behind corn has helped developed and grow the world today. The start of the corn began in America,
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According to Simon (1974), “With their high energy content and their worldwide availability, grains have always been a basic component of man’s diet… No other single category of food is as important or widespread.” (p 46). Since the spread of corn, several dishes have adopted corn into their main dishes. In Mexico, one of the origins of corn, Mexicans use corn in their every day diet. One of the main dishes Mexicans use corn is the tortilla the ingredient to make a tortilla are 2 cups masa de maiz, 1 1/2 to 2 cups water. Masa de maíz is also known as maize (corn) dough made from freshly prepared hominy. The steps to make a tortilla are very simple you mix the maize dough and the water, then you grab a small portion of dough and press it until it become like a flat pancake shape once it has a flat circular shape it is ready to …show more content…
According to Ensminger (1993), “From birth through death, the economic, social, and religious activities of the Hopi Indians of Arizona were bound to the growing of corn. No child could be born with security and survive the first 20 hazardous days of life without corn.” For the Hopi Indians of Arizona corn was a crucial necessity to live. Not only in Indians for Arizona but several other Native Americans the corn was a crucial part of their lives. In some tribes was seen as a gift from the creator. The corn in these tribes was seen as screed and often used in ritual adornment and spiritual offerings A major restriction of corn is that children cannot live by corn alone. As Ensminger (1993) stated, “Corn alone will not keep weanling infants alive. They will develop a disease kwashiorkor, primarily due to protein deficiency” (p 485). Although corn alone can be dangerous it is also the way corn is used and prepared. Taking a look at the Mexican culture they basically use corn in their daily diet and seem to be doing just fine, this is because it is prepared in a way that makes corn more available to consume
According to Simon (1974), “With their high energy content and their worldwide availability, grains have always been a basic component of man’s diet… No other single category of food is as important or widespread.” (p 46). Since the spread of corn, several dishes have adopted corn into their main dishes. In Mexico, one of the origins of corn, Mexicans use corn in their every day diet. One of the main dishes Mexicans use corn is the tortilla the ingredient to make a tortilla are 2 cups masa de maiz, 1 1/2 to 2 cups water. Masa de maíz is also known as maize (corn) dough made from freshly prepared hominy. The steps to make a tortilla are very simple you mix the maize dough and the water, then you grab a small portion of dough and press it until it become like a flat pancake shape once it has a flat circular shape it is ready to …show more content…
According to Ensminger (1993), “From birth through death, the economic, social, and religious activities of the Hopi Indians of Arizona were bound to the growing of corn. No child could be born with security and survive the first 20 hazardous days of life without corn.” For the Hopi Indians of Arizona corn was a crucial necessity to live. Not only in Indians for Arizona but several other Native Americans the corn was a crucial part of their lives. In some tribes was seen as a gift from the creator. The corn in these tribes was seen as screed and often used in ritual adornment and spiritual offerings A major restriction of corn is that children cannot live by corn alone. As Ensminger (1993) stated, “Corn alone will not keep weanling infants alive. They will develop a disease kwashiorkor, primarily due to protein deficiency” (p 485). Although corn alone can be dangerous it is also the way corn is used and prepared. Taking a look at the Mexican culture they basically use corn in their daily diet and seem to be doing just fine, this is because it is prepared in a way that makes corn more available to consume