Hominy

A corn product that is produced by shelling white or yellow corn, soaking the corn kernels in in scalding water mixed with a chemical solution such as a mild lye or slaked lime. The soaking forces the kernel to expand so the hull and germ split allowing the kernel to be easily removed for the remaining corn substance to be dried. After it has been dried, the whole kernels are soaked in water and a solution mixed with limestone or wood ash to expand the kernels, which are then boiled, creating a soft puffed-appearing food product. Hominy is most often produced by using larger ears of corn that yield a larger kernel.