concept   maize (corn)
culture   Italy
statement   Maize (corn) is used in regional Italian cuisines for dishes like polenta and corn soup, but is not a staple food.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 corn consumption Italy Corn consumption is less incorporated in traditional cuisine, with a reliance on other grains such as wheat and rice. 1
2 corn farming Italy Corn farming is not as central to the local economy and cultural identity, and other crops may take precedence 1
3 corn usage Italy Less versatile and used in a more limited range of culinary and non-culinary applications 1
4 cornfields Italy Less common compared to wheat and other grains, but still a recognizable part of rural areas 1
5 maize Italy Maize is primarily used as animal feed and in some traditional dishes, but is not a staple food for human consumption. 1
6 maize (corn) Italy Integral part of regional cuisines, utilized in dishes like polenta and corn soup 1