Corn husks are a deeply processed product of corn, mainly composed of protein, starch, and fiber. Sprayed corn husks are a common type. They are rich in amino acids and have a high energy content, bright color, strong aroma, and good taste. They are suitable for use as an energy and protein supplement in many feeds and can promote the growth of organisms. So what is the nutritional value of sprayed corn husks? Let's take a look below.

Nutritional Value of Sprayed Corn Husks

Every 100 grams of sprayed corn husks contain 85 grams of protein, 4.3 grams of fat, 72.2 grams of carbohydrates, 1398.4 kilojoules of energy, 22 milligrams of calcium, 120 milligrams of phosphorus, 1.6 milligrams of iron, vitamins B1, B2, E, A (carotene), nicotinic acid, trace elements selenium, magnesium, etc. The germ contains 52% saturated fatty acids, which is 4-5 times higher than refined rice and refined flour. Corn oil is rich in vitamin E, vitamin A, lecithin, magnesium, and linoleic acid up to 50%.

Nutritional Value of Corn Husks

The main components of corn husks are fiber, starch, protein, etc. Corn husks are separated from corn after soaking and crushing. They contain high levels of protein and starch and are mainly used in the feed industry. Regular corn fiber that is dried after adding corn syrup is called slurry fiber, which has a protein content of over 16% (dry basis) and is mainly used for the production of feed. Corn husks can also be hydrolyzed with enzymes to make dietary fiber, also known as the seventh nutrient. It has the function of moisture retention and absorption, can generate sol and gel in the body, delay the diffusion of food components in the digestive organs, and promote the delayed absorption of sugar and the absorption of inorganic and organic substances.

Nutritional Value and Benefits of Corn

Corn is very high in vitamins, which are 5-10 times higher than rice and wheat. It can promote gastrointestinal motility and effectively treat constipation. Among them, vitamin E can promote cell division, enhance the metabolism of the body, lower serum cholesterol, regulate neural and endocrine functions, and make the subcutaneous tissue plump, giving the skin elasticity and gloss, preventing cell aging and brain function degradation. Corn contains linoleic acid and glutathione, which can lower cholesterol, prevent cholesterol deposition in the blood vessel walls, reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis, and prevent hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition, corn can also prevent age-related macular degeneration and prevent cancer.