Corn Flakes

Corn Flakes Details :

Corn flakes are a type of breakfast cereal made by toasting flakes of corn. Fortified with vitamins and minerals, cornflakes are a healthy meal combo when consumed with calcium-rich milk. These are typically orange-yellow in color and come with a crunchy texture and usually soften with milk. Cornflakes feature among the most commonly used breakfast cereals in many countries of the world. The flakes can also be crushed and used as substitutes for bread crumbs in recipes.

Corn flakes are rich in vitamins and minerals such as folate and thiamine. Folate plays an active role in cells & tissue growth and DNA synthesis. Thiamine in the cereal assists in speeding up carbohydrate metabolism and cerebral function.

Corn flakes are not very high in calories and a healthy food option for weight loss. They may not be rich in fiber but one can add fresh fruits and nuts to cornflakes and take care of this issue.

They are also low in cholesterol. Added with milk, cornflakes can be a protein-rich meal, essential for an active day all day. Vitamin A, niacin, vitamin B, vitamin B12, and lutein in corn flakes are highly beneficial for eye health. Carotenoids present in corns are believed to promote the health of lungs.

Cornflakes was first made by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in 1894 as a healthy food option for patients of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan, where he was the superintendent. The cereal became popular among patients and the Kellogg company was set up to cater to a wider public. Originally made by Kellogg, there are numerous branded cornflakes available today, including generic brands and gluten free brands.

• Minimum Order Quantity : 1 MT
• Available Bag Size : 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg, 25Kg, 50Kg
• Available Bag Type : PP, Plastic, Jute, Gunny, Non-Woven

• Major nutrients in cornflakes are Vitamin B2 (66.00%), Vitamin B1 (55.58%), Iron (54.88%), Carbohydrate (21.42%), and Vitamin B6 (15.23%). No wonder, cornflakes are regarded as a healthy breakfast option in India and abroad.

The nutritional information of one cup serving of cornflakes is mentioned below:

• Total Fat 0.2g
• Saturated Fat 0.1g
• Trans Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 202.4mg
• Potassium 22.1mg
• Total Carbohydrate 24.4g
• Dietary Fiber 0.7g
• Sugars 2.9g
• Protein 1.9g