Frosted corn flakes

Frosted corn flakes are thin, crispy flakes made from cooked corn and then coated with a thin layer of sugar or honey, which gives them a sweet flavor and a shiny finish. This ingredient is very popular for breakfast, especially in cereals, and is also used as a topping for desserts, yogurts, or in baking recipes to add texture and sweetness.

Corn, the base ingredient of these flakes, originated in Mesoamerica and is one of the oldest and most fundamental crops in the diet of pre-Columbian cultures. Today, frosted corn flakes are produced and consumed worldwide.

In terms of their properties, frosted corn flakes mainly provide simple carbohydrates due to the added sugar, which offers quick energy. However, their nutritional content can be limited, so it is recommended to combine them with foods rich in protein or fiber for a balanced breakfast.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, frosted corn flakes may also be called "sugared cereals", "sweetened corn flakes", or simply "sweet cereals". In some parts of Latin America, they are known as "glazed corn flakes" or "corn flakes with sugar".