The present invention provides hybrid white corn that produces grain with novel
compositional characteristics, such as, higher endosperm protein concentration
and low levels of carotenoids. The compositional changes facilitate the use of
an improved process for wet milling of white corn and improve the characteristics
and performance of the products derived therefrom. A high protein, nearly carotene-free
corn gluten meal and substantially pure starch are extracted from this white corn
having a unique genotype, a unique kernel phenotype and advantage in the wet milling
process is disclosed.