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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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."

Quel goût a le/la/l'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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Sweetcorn

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Sweetcorn est Peas, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Good for similar texture and sweetness in many recipes.

Substituts pour Sweetcorn avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Peas Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Sweetcorn

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Sweetcorn ?

  • Salads
  • Salsas
  • Soups
  • Roasts
  • Mexican dishes

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Sweetcorn ?

Sweet, juicy, starchy, slightly earthy Mild,Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Sweetcorn ?

Le meilleur substitut est Peas (1:1). Good for similar texture and sweetness in many recipes.

Comment choisir et conserver le Sweetcorn ?

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

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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