4078 Sweet Corn, Yellow

"Nature's perfect snack, full of sweetness and crunch."

Fresh, juicy, and bursting with sweetness, Sweet Corn, Yellow is a delicious and versatile summer treat.

Also known as: Silver Queen, Golden Bantam, Country Gentleman

Botanical name: Zea mays

Sweet Corn, Yellow illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

4078 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

VegetablesCornAll Sizes

Origin

North America

Storage Temperature

0°C to 0.5°C (32°F to 32.9°F)

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Status

Approved

About Sweet Corn, Yellow

High in moisture content, making it highly susceptible to spoilage. Optimal storage temperature is 32°F (0°C) with 80-90% relative humidity.

Nutrition Information

Sweet corn is a nutrient-rich food low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins. One 100g serving of cooked sweet corn contains approximately 86 calories, 1.8g protein, 1.4g fat, and 17.8g carbohydrates. It is also rich in fiber with about 2.6g per 100g serving. Sweet corn is an excellent source of vitamin C with about 7mg per 100g serving, and a good source of thiamin and folate. It also contains minerals like potassium and manganese, with about 270mg and 0.5mg per 100g serving, respectively.

Storage & Handling

Sweet corn is highly perishable and requires cold storage in high humidity. It is an intermittent producer of carbon dioxide

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 0°C to 0.5°C (32°F to 32.9°F)
Humidity: 80-85%
Packaging: Lined crates or waxed cartons to maintain humidity and control ethylene
Shelf Life: 7-14 days
Storage Notes: Maintaining low temperature and adequate humidity are critical to prevent moisture loss and maintain quality

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4078Sweet Corn, YellowZea maysAll SizesVegetablesCornApproved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
corn
Variety:
Sweet Corn, Yellow
Created:
December 1999
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


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