corn on the cob
food
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Corn on the cob refers to ears of corn, typically sweet corn, that are cooked and eaten directly from the cob. This popular summer food is a specific way of preparing and consuming the grain of the Zea mays plant.1
Corn itself is a cereal plant originating in the Americas, domesticated about 10,000 years ago. It is a versatile crop used for human food, livestock feed, biofuel, and industrial materials. Different types of corn, such as dent, flint, flour, sweet, and popcorn, are cultivated for various purposes.2
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