17 Apr 2019 --- Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed new hybrids of purple corn containing unique combinations of potent phytochemicals, which may help fight obesity, inflammation and diabetes, evidenced through a study in mice. The pericarp (outer layer) of purple and other brightly hued corn kernels also may provide an alternative source of colorants for food products, giving corn producers another value-added product from their crop, says the research team.
