Photos of corn cobs in rainbow colors are currently circulating. The grains are actually real! There was and is no Photoshop magic at work here.

A photo shows corn cobs with colorful kernels

The photo is real. This is the so-called glass pearl corn.
Since 2012, the variety has fascinated people all over the world with its shiny, colorful grains.

It's about the following photo, which shows several corn cobs in bright colors:

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Screenshot by mimikama.org

Ever seen glass gem corn?

The trendy crop has become an international sensation, nicknamed “unicorn corn”. It's not usually eaten off the top, but Gardening Australia says it's good for cornmeal, popcorn and generally bringing some color into the kitchen.

The fact check

Note: In German there are several names for colorful corn. In addition to glass pearl corn, terms such as diamond corn, rainbow corn and others are also in circulation.

Yes, this miraculous corn actually exists! ( we reported )

The variety is called “glass gem corn” – or “glass pearl corn” in German – and produces rainbow-colored corn kernels. It is a very special and unique variety.

the website glass-gem-corn.de, glass pearl corn is considered the “most beautiful corn in the world”. It shines and looks like pearls and sometimes you can find all the colors on a single bulb. The variety was developed by a half-Cherokee Indian named Carl Barnes by using only the most colorful and shimmering grains in his cultivation.

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The first photo went around the world in 2012 and there are also some hobby gardeners in Germany who managed to get their hands on the coveted grains. The corn is mainly used for popcorn and as decoration.

Further information about the extraordinary corn miracle is also available at nativeseeds.org .

Conclusion

In fact, many photos appear photoshopped - but they are not. This corn really exists and it is called glass pearl corn. There are also a few hobby gardeners in this country who rave about the corn and even grow it.

You can't nibble the colorful grains directly from the cob, but they make even better popcorn or craft supplies.

In keeping with the topic: Colorfully colored chicks in a fact check


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