Corn semolina, polenta or milho, are the different names for ground corn. It has a high nutritional value and is of great dietary interest. It is a basic element in the cuisine of many countries. It is obtained mainly from the grinding of corn grain, which has been previously decorticated and degerminated, passed through a calibration process. It is used in the preparation of porridges, purees and semi-cooked pastes, to cook basic food dishes or as an accompaniment.