Fuxian Corn

Fuxian Corn

　　Fuxian in northern Shaanxi, anciently known as Fuzhou, has long been described as “a land where grains thrive even when other regions suffer.” It was once the site of the Zhennuo Campaign, and the Huluhe River Valley town of Zhiluo is famed as the “Little Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall” and the “Little Central Shaanxi of Northern Shaanxi.” The flat Wuzhi Plateau, the expansive Lianghe Valley, and the lush Ziwuling Mountains weave together a pleasant climate and abundant resources into a picturesque pastoral scene, bestowed upon the hardworking and wise people of Fuxian.

Corn, also known as maize, sorghum corn, Indian corn, grain corn, stick corn, or pearl corn, is a favorite food for many. Northern Shaanxi corn is rich in starch and has higher calories than most vegetables, so nutritionally, it is classified as a staple food.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that corn, with its mild nature and sweet taste, helps stimulate appetite, strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness, and promote urination. It is used to treat diarrhea, indigestion, and edema.

Among all staple foods, corn has the highest nutritional value and health benefits.