Details about Sweet Corn, Yellow
Also known as Silver Queen, Golden Bantam, Country Gentleman
High in moisture content, making it highly susceptible to spoilage. Optimal storage temperature is 32°F (0°C) with 80-90% relative humidity.
Nature's perfect snack, full of sweetness and crunch.
Nutrition
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
Sweet corn is highly perishable and requires cold storage in high humidity. It is an intermittent producer of carbon dioxide
Storage conditions:- Temperature: 0°C to 0.5°C (32°F to 32.9°F)
- Humidity: 80-85%
Maintaining low temperature and adequate humidity are critical to prevent moisture loss and maintain quality
Packaging
Lined crates or waxed cartons to maintain humidity and control ethylene
Shelf life
7-14 days
