Cornmeal is dried, ground Maize corn. It comes in a variety of colors, tastes and grinds.
- yellow cornmeal
- white cornmeal
- blue cornmeal
- masa harina
- stone ground cornmeal
Cornmeal is also used to prevent sticking when baking bread and pizza. Cornmeal makes an excellent thickener in rustic sauces, but tends to lump up. It is the major ingredient in polenta and mush.