Organic Whole Blue Corn (not treated)

Organic Blue Corn has a deep blue color and when cooked a soft, firm texture. This organic corn is 1 cm in width and length. Corn was introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus on his return from the New World. It was originally known as Maize. This multi colored Corn, was mainly used as decoration, but is now gaining popularity as a useful grain for cooking. Corn comes in various colors blue, red, purple and a giant white kernel. Corn add eye appeal and a unique corn flavor to stews, soups and casseroles. Ground corn is used for many products such as Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Masa Harina and Corn Flour. Can be used as regular corn or prepared as Corn Posole. Corn Posole preparation: Pick through the dried corn (up to 2.5 cups dried) and remove the corn chips and the small rocks, then rinse well. Soak the corn overnight. Prepare the lime solution (calcium hydroxide). Pickling lime can be found in most supermarkets, Mrs. Wages brand for example. Place 2 quarts of water in a large sta