dent corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays indentata) having kernels that become indented at the top during ripening
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Sweet corn was a mutation of dent corn and it was first cultivated by indigenous tribes of the Northeast.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
The mash bill comprises soft winter red wheat, yellow dent corn, and Maris Otter malted barley.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With 70 percent of content sourced from annually renewable dent corn, LYCRA® EcoMade made with Qira® reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with industry goals to reduce environmental impact.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
Up until recently, 95% of the world’s bourbon supply was made in just three counties in Kentucky, all using the same GMO dent corn, similar climate, water supply.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024
The ingredient is typically made from dent corn, which is a variety known for its robust corn flavor, and can come in a variety of colors.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022
Neal planted tomatoes, cucumbers, cantaloupes, beans, pumpkins, squash, dent corn for making corn meal, herbs and edible flowers.
—Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
The mash bill comprises soft winter red wheat, yellow dent corn, and Maris Otter malted barley.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With 70 percent of content sourced from annually renewable dent corn, LYCRA® EcoMade made with Qira® reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with industry goals to reduce environmental impact.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
Up until recently, 95% of the world’s bourbon supply was made in just three counties in Kentucky, all using the same GMO dent corn, similar climate, water supply.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024
The ingredient is typically made from dent corn, which is a variety known for its robust corn flavor, and can come in a variety of colors.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022
Neal planted tomatoes, cucumbers, cantaloupes, beans, pumpkins, squash, dent corn for making corn meal, herbs and edible flowers.
—Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
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“Dent corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dent%20corn. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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