Sweet Corn

Sweet corn is often referred to as Corn of the Cob. The scientific name for sweet corn is Zea mays saccharata. Some people love eating sweet con in the cob, whereas others prefer the less messy way of eating, off the cob. There are many types of sweet corn.

You can buy fresh sweet corn on the cob with leaves on them at your local grocery stores when they are in season. Otherwise, you can always buy them prepackaged or in tins. Although you can buy sweet corn all year round, they are actually seasonal.

Why are sweet corn sweet?

The sugar content of sweet corn remain in the corn without breaking down into starch. This is why sweet corn remains sweet for a long time. Some types of sweet corn are grown to have more sugar content so they are even sweeter than an average sweet corn.

Common Questions about Sweet Corn:

• Homegrown Sweet Corn