Food Industry Introduces Unique Corn-Based Products for Winter Season

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] The food industry has launched a competition for unique products using corn, one of the representative winter snacks.

According to the food industry on the 2nd, CJ CheilJedang Gourmet targeted the MZ generation (Millennials + Generation Z), who seek and enjoy unique and exotic food combinations, by collaborating officially for the first time with Lotte Confectionery's Kkokkalcorn to release 'Corn Cheese Pizza.' The Corn Cheese Pizza is a limited edition product characterized by Kkokkalcorn's roasted corn flavor seasoning topped with corn kernels and corn crunch.

Orion introduced a year-end limited edition 'Choco Pie Jeong Corn Cream.' The Choco Pie Corn Cream is a mass-produced version of the 'Halloween Choco Pie,' a premium refrigerated dessert launched during this year's Halloween season at the Choco Pie House. After the limited edition Halloween Choco Pie received enthusiastic responses among young consumers, it was reintroduced as a Choco Pie Jeong product for more consumers to enjoy.

Chicken also embraced corn. Puradak Chicken released 'Consomazing,' a compound word of corn and 'so amazing.' It features a harmony of Conso-me seasoning, corn flakes, and roasted corn toppings all at once.

Sandwich brand Hongruizen launched a limited edition new product, the 'Corn Cream Sandwich.' The Corn Cream Sandwich contains corn cream between slices of bread. The popping corn kernels and cheddar cheese add a sweet and salty taste.

A food industry official explained, "Following last year's sweet potato craze in the food industry, this year corn is taking the lead," adding, "'Dan-jjan' (sweet and salty) flavors are gaining popularity, and corn, which can maximize the sweet and salty taste, is becoming popular."

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