A whole grain is a cereal grain that contains the germ, endosperm, and bran. -Wikipedia According to the Whole Grains Council, fresh corn is usually classified as a vegetable and dried corn (including popcorn) as a grain. read more
Corn that is harvested when fully mature and dry is considered a grain. It can be milled into cornmeal and used in such foods as corn tortillas and cornbread. Popcorn is also harvested when mature, and is considered to be a whole grain. read more