Unlike the regular pet-feed grade hard corn in the market, these human-grade glutinous corn are freshly dehydrated in my home in Singapore, hence enabling full control over dehydration temperature and duration.
This retains its natural aromatic fragrance and results in a texture that is not rock-hard, which makes it more suitable for hamsters.
Glutinous corn contains more amylopectin starch than regular corn, which makes it a better option for those prone to obesity or blood sugar issues— especially dwarf hamsters🐹
Because amylopectin is digested more slowly, it doesn't cause a blood sugar spike. Slower digestion contributes to a lower GI, which means a less rapid and sustained rise in blood sugar.
Toughness comparison:
🌽✨Taffy's Dehydrated Glutinous Corn: 8/10
Super fragrant and tougher than corn cob slices, a great choice for Syrians, yet not too tough for dwarf hams!
🌽✨Taffy's Corn Cob Slices: 2/10
Super fragrant, easily chewable, suitable for senior hams, dwarf hams, and gentle chewers!
🌽Generic "molar corn": 10/10
Hard-as-stone kernels, completely no fragrance of corn– seniors, dwarf, and picky hams tend to not have interest in this corn