Vegetables · per 100g
A starchy, golden-hued cereal grain consumed as a vegetable, sweetcorn offers a crisp texture and natural sweetness alongside a robust profile of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre.
Pantothenic acid, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Pantothenic acid, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Folate, Vitamin C
Folate, Vitamin B6
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Unlike most vegetables, sweetcorn is the result of a naturally occurring genetic mutation in field corn that prevents the conversion of sugar into starch, causing the kernels to remain sweet and tender.
Standout nutrients
Folate
Magnesium
Chromium
Waste
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Relatively efficient water use compared to other grains, though nitrogen fertilizer use can be high.
Storage
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Keep in husks to maintain moisture and sweetness.
Freeze
6–12 months
Blanch before freezing for best quality.
Flavour
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