Vegetable | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Fat

Sweetcorn

Zea mays subsp. mays Allergen-Free
Sweetcorn

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Late Summer (fresh), Year-Round (canned/frozen)
  • Source Maize plant

Was ist Sweetcorn?

A variety of corn cultivated for its sweet, tender kernels, harvested while immature for human consumption.

"The golden gem of the garden, celebrated for its natural sweetness and ability to brighten any meal with a pop of color and flavor."

Wie schmeckt Sweetcorn?

Sweet, juicy, starchy, slightly earthy

Taste
Sweet,Starchy
Texture
Juicy,Tender,Slightly Crunchy
Aroma
Mild,Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Frozen Shelf Life

8-12 months

Global Consumption Rank

#3 (Most Consumed Vegetable)

Sugar Content

6-8g per 100g

Nährwertangaben

Per 100g (1/2 cup)
Calories86 kcal
Total Fat1.2 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.2 g
Total Carbohydrate19.0 g
Dietary Fiber2.7 g
Total Sugars6.2 g
Calcium2 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium270 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

To maximize sweetness, cook fresh sweetcorn quickly. Blanching briefly then shocking in ice water helps retain color and crunch.

Sweetcorn Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Sweetcorn ist Peas, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Good for similar texture and sweetness in many recipes.

Ersatz für Sweetcorn mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Peas Am besten 1:1 Good for similar texture and sweetness in many recipes.
Kernel Corn (field corn) 1:1 Less sweet, more starchy; suitable for savory dishes.
Green Beans 1:1 Offers a different texture but works as a green vegetable alternative.
Lima Beans 1:1 Creamier texture with a starchy, slightly sweet flavor.

Wie man Sweetcorn auswählt & lagert

  1. Choose fresh cobs with bright green husks and plump, milky kernels.
  2. Avoid dried-out silks.

Womit passt Sweetcorn gut zusammen?

  • Salads
  • Salsas
  • Soups
  • Roasts
  • Mexican dishes

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Sweetcorn?

Sweet, juicy, starchy, slightly earthy Mild,Earthy

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Sweetcorn?

Der beste Ersatz ist Peas (1:1). Good for similar texture and sweetness in many recipes.

Wie wählt und lagert man Sweetcorn?

Choose fresh cobs with bright green husks and plump, milky kernels. Avoid dried-out silks.

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