What's the difference between blue corn and white corn?

Question

Particularly when it comes to tortilla chips.

Answer 1

Hi!

Well, since i love  tortilla chips especially with salsa dip!...

I think i can help you with this question.

Well, to start ...

Heres a pic of what " blue corn tortillas" look like:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hale_popoki...

Heres a pic of what "white corn tortillas look like:

http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/Product...

Basically "Blue corn" have less starch and a lower glycemic index (GI), which may be good news for dieters and people with diabetes.

Foods with a lower glycemic index are considered healthier because the sugar content is taken into the blood more slowly and provide a steady source of energy, while sugars in high-glycemic index foods are more likely to cause spikes in blood sugar and energy levels.

While,  white corn tortillas contained an average of about 75% total starch compared with 68% starch in blue corn tortillas.

If you wanted a healthier version of a tortilla chip ... I would go with the Blue corn tortilla!

Ps- dont forget the dip!

Hope that helps!

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

a corn?

Answer 3

The blue corn is really a dark color, the chips are almost

black. Other than that, do a taste test and decide for

yourself what the difference is.

Answer 4

Blue corn has less starch and more protein than the white corn. This would make it healthier, especially so as well for those who are diabetic or dieting. And the blue color of the tortillas comes from anthocyanins in the corn, which are the same healthy compounds found in berries and red wine.

According to research the blue corn continued to have a low glycemic index over time but the white corn's high glycemic index increased during storage over time.