Corn
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Calories: 86
Energy: 359 kj
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Protein: | 3.22 g | |||||||
Fat - total: | 1.18 g | |||||||
Carbohydrate - by diff: | 19.02 g | |||||||
Sugar - total: | 3.22 g | |||||||
Fibre: | 2.7 g | |||||||
Water: | 75.96 g |
Produced by the maize plant.
Kernels are about the size of peas, and form rows around the white pithy cob.
Cobs can contain anywhere from 200 to 400 kernels, and can be from 10–25 cm in length.
Easy to cook - can be boiled, baked or barbecued.
A good corn cob will have its wrapping leaves intact and should look fresh, green not spotted or damaged.
Cobs should also be free of insects or disease.
Sweet corn should be free of any off smell.
Great source of Fibre & Folate - low in sodium.
Source of Vitamin C, Beta Carotene & Niacin.
Also an excellent source of Potassium
Provides 369kj / 100g.
Corn is best stored in a vegetable crisper or in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
It is best to eat fresh corn within a few days of purchase.
Once cooked - If not serving immediately leave cooked cobs in cooking water.
WA - Bunbury & Outer Metropolitan Areas, South West, Geraldton, Canarvon, Ord River.
*Imported stock available during local season.