Red corn is a type of sweet corn whose kernels are stained with hues of ruby brick red and creamy pink tones. Besides, this variety’s sweetness is indeed exceptional, and is combined with a nutty flavor that is typically brought out by cooking. Nutrition-wise, Red corn provides 20% more protein than white corn or yellow corn. Anthocyanin, the pigment that creates the red color in this corn, is an antioxidant that protects many body systems, not to mention that it has anti-inflammatory properties, and has been linked to reversing nervous system damage.