4078 Sweet Corn, Yellow
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
Quick Facts
PLU Code
4078 (4-digit conventional)
Category & Size
Vegetables › Corn › All 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:
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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)
PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores. The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).