Yellow Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn, Yellow

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Description

Yellow sweet corn is a familiar vegetable with kernels enjoyed for their naturally sweet flavor.

Botanical Name

Zea mays

Origin

Central and southwestern Mexico, Western Guatemala

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Corn

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for fresh sweet corn; storage life depends on variety and harvest maturity. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

0°C (32°F)

Packaging

Lined crates or waxed cartons to maintain humidity and control ethylene

Sweet corn loses sugar fast when warm, so cool it promptly after harvest and keep it near freezing and iced; traditional varieties are seldom stored more than a few days. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Corn, sweet, yellow, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169998, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 86 kcal; Protein: 3.27 g; Fat: 1.35 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 18.7 g; Dietary fiber: 2 g; Vitamin C: 6.8 mg; Folate: 42 µg; Total sugars: 6.26 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

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