Cornmeal

Cornmeal is a coarse flour made from dried corn and commonly used in breads, porridges, batters, and polenta. It provides carbohydrate energy and, when whole grain, retains some fiber and naturally occurring micronutrients.

Beneficial properties

energy-providing carbohydrate whole-grain option when unrefined source of fiber naturally gluten-free contains carotenoids

Nutritional highlights

Cornmeal is primarily a source of carbohydrates and provides varying amounts of fiber, B vitamins such as thiamin and niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, and carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, especially in whole-grain forms.