The Charm of Indigo Blue Corn: Why Clarkson Grain’s Specialty Corn Stands Out

Corn comes in many varieties—but few capture the imagination quite like deep-blue kernels. Clarkson Grain’s Indigo Blue Corn blends vibrant color, nutritional strength, and industrial consistency. If you’re looking for a specialty corn that delivers in more ways than one, here’s what makes this variety special.

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What Is Indigo Blue Corn?

Indigo Blue Corn is a specialty corn variety offered by Clarkson Grain with several defining features:

• Non-GMO: Grown without genetic modification.

• Organic and Identity-Preserved: Traceable to American farms, with strong consistency from batch to batch.

• Stable Deep Blue Color: The corn maintains its color through processing—whether in corn chips, tortillas, cereals, or snacks.

Why It Matters: Benefits of Indigo Blue Corn

Here are the standout advantages this variety brings:

Trait	Benefit
High Antioxidant Levels	The deep coloration signals a rich presence of phenolic compounds which can offer health benefits.
Nutty, Mild Flavor	Adds a unique but approachable taste profile—bold enough to be interesting, mild enough to work in many dishes.
Up to ~25% Higher Protein	Stronger structure during processing and cooking, more nutritious.
Consistency & Reliability	Because it’s contracted directly from farmers, cleaned, conditioned, identity-preserved, and certified (including organic & kosher), you get the same high quality each time.

How It’s Used

Indigo Blue Corn is versatile; here are some of its applications:

• Making corn chips and tortillas where stable coloring and flavor are essential.

• As an ingredient in cereals, snacks, or other processed foods that benefit from vibrant color and texture.

• Any recipe where visual appeal matters (for example, decorative or “heritage” foods) but where you still want consistency in flavor and texture.

Quality Standards & Certifications

Clarkson Grain ensures that Indigo Blue Corn is:

• Certified organic (by QAI)

• Kosher by KSA

• Inspected yearly by AIB (American Institute of Baking)

Why Choose This Corn Over Other Blue Corns?

Many blue corn varieties are open-pollinated, which tends to mean more variation in kernel color, size, flavor, or processing behavior. By contrast, Clarkson’s Indigo Blue Corn is a hybrid with well-controlled genetics, giving you:

• uniformity from kernel to kernel,

• more predictability in how it behaves in food production, and

• stable color even after processing.

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Potential Uses, Tips & Ideas

Here are some suggestions for how this corn could be used in product development, foodservice, or home cooking:

• Crafting blue tortilla chips or blue corn taco shells—the vibrant color will stand out.

• Blending into multi-grain cereals or snack bars for visual contrast plus nutrition.

• Using as a “heritage” or “specialty” offering in farmer’s markets or restaurants.

• Experimenting with color-contrast plating: blue corn polenta, blue cornmeal pancakes, or fritters.