Organic
Sweet Corn
"Grown with Sunshine and Sweetness"
Sweet corn is a golden delight that is typically harvested when immature and the kernels are soft and moist, making it a sweet and tender treat for snacking, grilling, and boiling.
Also known as
Silver Queen, Country Gentleman
Botanical name
Zea mays
Product Details
PLU Code
94590
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Corn › All Sizes
Origin
Central America, specifically Mexico and Guatemala
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Sweet Corn
A cool-season crop, sweet corn requires rich soil and adequate moisture to produce a high-quality harvest. Handling with care is essential, as bruised kernels can quickly deteriorate and lead to mold. Its categories include Silver Queen, early and main crop, early hybrid crops etc.
Nutrition Information
For 100 grams of Sweet Corn the nutrition facts are as follows
Energy 86 kilocalories
Protein 3.6 grams
Fat 1.2 grams
Saturated fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 19 grams
Fiber 2.7 grams
Sugar 3 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 287 milligrams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Vitamin A 10 micrograms
Vitamin C 7 milligrams
Folate 64 micrograms
Vitamin B1 0.2 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.1 milligrams
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
Breathable bags, box, or crate with vents
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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