Sweet corn

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Sweet Corn

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Sweet corn is a variety of maize with a high sugar content. Unlike field corn varieties, which are harvested when the kernels are dry and mature, sweet corn is picked when immature and prepared and eaten as a vegetable, rather than a grain.

Etymology

The term "sweet corn" comes from the naturally high sugar content, as opposed to field corn varieties, which are used for animal fodder, various corn-based human food uses (including grinding into cornmeal or masa, pressing into corn oil, and fermentation and distillation into alcoholic beverages like bourbon whiskey), and as chemical feedstocks. Corn is a native word from the Native American language of the people who first domesticated the plant.

Varieties

There are generally three types of sweet corn: standard (su), sugar enhanced (se), and supersweet (sh2). Each variety involves significant differences in sweetness, texture, and recommended cooking methods.

Nutritional Value

Sweet corn is loaded with lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that promote healthy vision. A midsize ear also offers a helpful 3-gram dose of dietary fiber.

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