Organic
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
Product Details
PLU Code
94078
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Corn › All Sizes
Origin
North America
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Sweet Corn, Yellow
High in moisture content, making it highly susceptible to spoilage.
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
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
Lined crates or waxed cartons to maintain humidity and control ethylene
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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