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Hominy

Hominy consists of whole maize kernels treated to remove the hull and is used in soups, stews, and masa-based dishes.

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About Hominy

Hominy is whole maize kernels that have been treated to loosen and remove the hull and germ, typically through an alkaline process. The kernels become swollen, pale, and visibly larger than untreated corn, with a softened but pleasantly chewy texture and a mild, earthy corn flavour.

It is used in soups, stews, casseroles, braised dishes, and masa-based preparations. Dried hominy is soaked and cooked before use, while canned hominy is ready to add to dishes. Ground hominy is used to make masa or related corn doughs, so it should not be confused with ordinary whole-kernel corn.

Hominy is sold dried, canned, or occasionally frozen. Dried kernels become swollen and tender after soaking and cooking; canned kernels are already softened, while frozen forms may change texture during heating. Grinding changes the kernels from a chewy whole form into masa or another corn dough.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Hominy

English

hominy (golden, with green and red pepper, canned)

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Hominy, canned, white

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Hominy, canned, yellow

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Hominy, cooked

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Hominy nutrition & diet

Hominy nutritional value

Hominy, canned, white

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
72kcal
Protein
1.5g
Carbs
14.3g
Fat
0.9g

Per 100 g of the named reference food. Preparation, cultivar and product formulation can change these values; use the stated form when comparing.

Portions & preparation

Identify whole hominy kernels and whether they are canned, drained, cooked from dried kernels, or used in masa. Preparation changes the edible serving and water content. Record added salt, lye-processing details when available, and whether the portion is served plain or in a soup, stew, or casserole.

Compare the right form: Match references to nixtamalized whole maize kernels or masa, specifying dried, cooked, canned, drained, or prepared dish form.

Diet considerations

Hominy is plant-derived maize that has undergone alkaline processing. Plain kernels differ from masa, canned products, soups, stews, and casseroles containing meat, dairy, stock, oils, or sauces. It is a cereal ingredient, so carbohydrate patterns depend on form, recipe, accompanying foods, and portion; coatings or fillings may add more.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Hominy, canned, white ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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