Preparation. Corn nuts are prepared by soaking whole corn kernels in water for three days, then deep-frying them in oil until they are hard and brittle. The kernels are soaked because they shrink during the harvesting and cleaning process, and rehydration returns them to their original size.

What kind of corn is corn nuts made from?

Known as cancha in Peru and Colombia, corn nuts are simply roasted or deep-fried corn giant white corn kernels. Once you get these kernels, which are available at South American grocery stores, specialty food stores, and the lovely local shop known as Amazon, all you need is oil and salt.

How are Kraft corn nuts made?

Beginning in approximately 1948, CornNuts were manufactured in a relatively small factory in the South Stonehurst neighborhood at 10229 Pearmain Street; the building still exists. Corn Nuts are made by soaking corn kernels in water to rehydrate them, then deep-frying them, though ads refer to them as “lightly toasted”.