Sweet Corn, White
"Sweet and tender, a summer treat"
Sweet Corn, White is a popular and nutritious variety of sweet corn, known for its high sugar content and creamy white kernels, perfect for boiling, grilling or roasting.
Also known as
Silver Queen, Country Gentleman, White Corn
Botanical name
Zea mays
Product Details
PLU Code
4077
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Corn › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in North America, now widely grown in many countries with temperate climates
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Sweet Corn, White
Sweet Corn, White is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It requires precise temperature and humidity control during transportation and storage to maintain its sweetness and freshness.
Nutrition Information
For 100 grams of sweet white corn the nutrition facts are approximately calories 86, carbohydrate 19.2 grams of which sugars 4 grams and fiber 2.7 grams, protein 2.7 grams and fat 0.7 grams, sodium 1 milligram, potassium 315 milligrams, folate 55 micrograms, thiamin 0.170 milligrams, 27 milligrams of phosphorus and 1 milligram of iron
Storage & Handling
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
Ventilated bags, boxes, or bins
Storage Notes: 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).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 562-565.
Applies to: fresh sweet corn; storage life depends on variety and harvest maturity.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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