Xunyi Sweet and Waxy Corn

Xunyi Sweet and Waxy Corn

　　Xunyi Sweet and Waxy Corn is a specialty of Xunyi County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. It contains higher levels of protein, amino acids, fat, and crude fiber compared to ordinary corn, making it a high-quality, nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable that combines color, aroma, and taste.

　　Xunyi Sweet and Waxy Corn is grown at the foot of Shimen Mountain, an area blessed with excellent natural conditions and free from environmental pollution. The region has an average elevation of 1,600 meters, a frost-free period of 180 days, annual precipitation of 600 millimeters, and 2,390 hours of sunshine. With large diurnal temperature variations, loose soil, and deep soil layers, the sweet and waxy corn produced here has higher levels of protein, amino acids, fat, and crude fiber than ordinary corn. In particular, trace elements essential to the human body—such as iron, zinc, and calcium—are 17%–18% higher than in ordinary corn. Moreover, the content of selenium, a trace element known for its anti-cancer properties, is 7.5 times higher than that in ordinary corn. It is truly a high-quality, nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable that combines color, aroma, and taste.