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10 Things Made with Corn


Crayons

Crayons

The next time you see a young child's crayon artwork displayed on a fridge, know that corn helped play a role in bringing the picture to life (and it's more than just the yellow crayon). A cornstarch derivative, dextrin, is used to help the crayons be easily removed from their molds. Corn products help the paper labels stick to the crayons and help them keep their shape so children can use them easier.

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