SC - Chocolate documentation?

[Decker, Terry D.]

Most European countires use maize as animal fodder, although from a previous
discussion, sweet corn products are available in some places and the use is
rising.  It was true in the early 60's when I lived in Germany.

In Italy, corn has replaced other grains for polenta.

Bear 

> Apparently some of the European countries, such as Germany, consider
> maize to be unfit for human consumption.  I remember as a child in
> Germany, being told that maize/corn was cow fodder, not human food.
> 
> Does anyone know if this is true, and if so, during what time period? 
> 
> evfemia at mail.com