Different Types of Cornmeal

Cornmeal is made from ground white or yellow corn and is commonly used to make grits and polenta. This video shows you about the different types of cornmeal available.

Different Types of Cornmeal Cornmeal is simply ground corn. It is a common staple food in many regions of the world. Coarse ground cornmeal is the standard in Italy and is often referred to as polenta or corn grits in North America. I prefer it over medium or finely ground cornmeal when making polenta as it gives it more texture and provides a nicer bite. Medium ground cornmeal is the most commonly salt type of cornmeal. You will often see this in the store simply labeled as cornmeal. White cornmeal has been finely ground from white corn and it’s typically preferred in the Southern States in Africa when making cornbread. Fine yellow cornmeal is interchangeable with white cornmeal. It is good for more cake like cornbread, cookies or muffins. It will also provide a more crisp yet delicate coating when breading meats or vegetables.