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Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn

Zea mays var. rugosa Allergen-Free
Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Late Spring - Early Fall (fresh), Year-Round (canned/frozen)
  • Source Corn kernel

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn ?

A variety of sweet corn characterized by its small, slender, uniformly shaped kernels, often described as 'shoe peg' due to their appearance.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn ?

Le/La/L'Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn a un goût sweet, mildly starchy avec des arômes mildly sweet, grassy.

Taste
Sweet, Mildly Starchy
Texture
Firm, Crunchy (fresh/frozen), Tender (canned)
Aroma
Mildly Sweet, Grassy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1/2 cup (82g)
Calories86 kcal
Total Fat1.2 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.2 g
Total Carbohydrate18.7 g
Dietary Fiber2.7 g
Total Sugars6.2 g
Calcium2 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium270 mg

Le secret du chef

When using canned shoe peg corn, rinsing the kernels thoroughly under cold water can reduce sodium content and remove any metallic aftertaste.

Substituts & Proportions pour Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn est White Sweet Corn, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar color and sweetness, kernels are less slender.

Substituts pour Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
White Sweet Corn Meilleur 1:1 Similar color and sweetness, kernels are less slender.
Yellow Sweet Corn 1:1 Good for sweetness and texture, but has a yellow hue.
Frozen Corn Kernels 1:1 Convenient and often retains good texture, usually yellow or mixed.
Canned Baby Corn 1:1 (chopped) Different flavor and texture profile, but small kernel aesthetic.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn

  1. For canned varieties, check for low sodium options.
  2. For fresh, look for bright green husks and plump, milky kernels.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn ?

  • Salads
  • Salsas
  • Soups
  • Casseroles
  • Cornbread
  • Mexican dishes

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn ?

Sweet, Mildly Starchy Mildly Sweet, Grassy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn ?

Le meilleur substitut est White Sweet Corn (1:1). Similar color and sweetness, kernels are less slender.

Comment choisir et conserver le Green Giant Shoe Peg Corn ?

For canned varieties, check for low sodium options. For fresh, look for bright green husks and plump, milky kernels.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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