Thursday, October 6, 2022

PROTEIN IN CORN

While corn is high in both starch and protein, it lacks two essential amino acids (lysine and tryptophan) making it unsuitable as a protein substitute.  To receive protein benefits from corn, it should be consumed with beans and/or other legumes.  Corn when combined with legumes provides a complete protein.

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