It's Simple: No Short-Cuts. Just Great Tasting Puffs and 16G Whole Grains Per Serving. No Added Sugar or Salt. Non-GMO Project Verified. Corn, a "True Early American Food." Originating from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, "maize" is derived from gigantic domesticated grass.With its subtle natural sweetness, corn is one of the only grains commonly eaten in its natural form. This staple food is hearty and flavorful, and makes a delicious puffed cereal. Foods made from whole grains contain all the essential parts and naturally occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed.