In our gastronomy there are foods without which eating would not be the same. one of them is the bread. In a sandwich as the protagonist, on a toast, accompanying some cheese or sausage, in canapés, grated to make breadings, chopped to thicken sauces or hard to complete soups, we can find it in a multitude of Spanish dishes.
A loaf of bread is something that is not usually missing in any home when it comes to breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner, since the versatility This food means that it can be eaten on any occasion and with almost any combination.
Bread with chocolate, bread with tomato, bread with cheese… There are so many options that types of bread that exist have evolved over time, and can be found in various formats and made with different ingredients. Thus, common bread contains wheat flour, but it is normal for bakeries to find rye, whole wheat, seed, oat, barley, spelled or corn bread, for example.
The latter, corn, is one of the least common in stores and supermarkets, although it can increasingly be found in specialized stores or bakeries with a lot of variety, as well as in gourmet establishments. Cornbread comes from America and is also something more typical of northern Spain, in Galicia and Cantabriamade with previously roasted corn flour.
It is usually characterized by a somewhat different appearance than traditional breadits crumb being more compact and yellow, although it can have other shades depending on the corn used, such as purple. Its crust tends to be dark and quite crunchy and full-bodied, providing a different and delicious contrast of flavors and textures.
Benefits of cornbread
But not only does it conquer the palates, but corn bread is also praised for the benefits it presents for the body, as long as it is taken in an acceptable quantity. As indicated in the IFEMA article about this product, “100 grams of corn bread contain 48 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fat, 14 grams of proteins and almost 10 grams of fiber. “Beyond macronutrients, cornbread is high in vitamins, minerals, retinoids and carotenoids.”
In addition, it has a fairly high fiber content, helping with different digestive problems. Among its properties, corn bread also helps reduce cholesterolsince corn flour does not contain trans fats, and “saturated fats can reach 0.5 grams, which is beneficial for health and especially for people who suffer from cholesterol,” according to the ‘Panceliac’ website. .
Cornbread is ideal for people celiacsince it is gluten-free, and is also recommended for those who suffer from hypertensionsince it has low levels of sodium.
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