What Are Corn Nuts Made Out Of? Your Guide to This Crunchy Snack
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Originally derived from a Peruvian corn variety known as Cuzco maize, corn nuts are a popular crunchy snack made from rehydrated and cooked corn kernels. Unlike other snacks, the production of corn nuts relies on a specific type of corn and a unique process to achieve their signature hard-to-miss crunch. So, what exactly are corn nuts made out of? The answer starts with the grain itself and ends with a satisfying seasoning process.