Corn takes on myriad configurations, from the classic corn on the cob to popcorn to more processed options like corn syrup. So how do you classify it?

One of the most beloved staples of the fall harvest is corn—whether it's in the form of sweet corn, popcorn, or corn on the ...

Corn takes on myriad configurations, from the classic corn on the cob to popcorn to more processed options including corn flour and corn syrup. How, then, do you classify such a versatile food?