Source for comestible cracked corn

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to have some cracked corn which is similar to pop corn but with a different species of corn that had bigger kernels and the chef that served them said they were starchier which meant that they popped differently, the texture was the same as the type of kernels that are at the bottom of a bag but only slightly popped.

I've had a hard time looking for a source except for cracked corn as animal feed which I wouldn't trust for my own consumption. Does anyone know of a place to find some to pop?

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Best Answer

I've seen them called "pop pops". NatureBox sells them: https://naturebox.com/product/sea-salt-pop-pops

Trader Joe's has a variant: https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Partially-Popped-Popcorn/dp/B00WOQ31AY

There's also a brand called "half pops" at halfpops.com.

Googling turned up a recipe for making them, but I haven't tried it: http://www.jenosmon.com/blog/half-popped-popcorn/

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How do I make cracked corn for birds?

If no grinder is available, the dried kernels can be cracked by placing small quantities into a plastic zip bag and using a hammer to gently fracture them into pieces. Uncracked, dried kernels can also be included in birdseed mixes but will only be attractive to larger birds such as jays or turkeys.

How much protein does cracked corn have in it?

Corn Grain \u2013 CrackedNUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: (Per grams feeding rate)Summary Protein Carbohydrates Minerals & Vitamins Fat/Fatty Acids AdditivesDigestible Energy3.853.39Crude Protein979.2Lysine0.272.3897 more rows

What is broken corn?

Cracking corn breaks kernels down into smaller pieces that are easier for birds and other animals to digest. The corn needs to be shucked and dried to prepare it for grinding. Then, run it through a grain mill or meat grinder at a low grind setting.

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