What Kind of Corn Is Fruit Corn? Differences from Other Corn and How to Eat It
What is fruit corn? Is fruit corn easy to grow? Fruit corn is a type of sweet corn suitable for eating raw. Compared with ordinary sweet corn, its main characteristics are thin skin with no residue, a delicate texture, lots of juice, and a crisp, sweet taste; it can also be eaten after cooking. Fruit
What is fruit corn? Is fruit corn cultivation easy? Fruit corn is a type of sweet corn suitable for eating raw. Compared with ordinary sweet corn, its main characteristics are thin skin with no residue, a delicate texture, lots of juice, and a crisp, sweet taste; it can also be eaten after cooking. Fruit corn has a relatively high water content, and eating it raw has a heat-relieving effect. Its sweetness reaches about 16 to 18 degrees, higher than that of ordinary corn.
■Chinese name: fruit corn
It grows vigorously. In summer, it begins to form ears when the plant is about 150 cm tall; in winter, it begins to form ears when the plant is about 80 cm tall. The ears are uniform and plump, and the kernels are yellow and white. It is super sweet, and the kernels are tender, fragrant and sweet, with excellent quality. It can be eaten raw without cooking, and the flavor is even better after cooking. During the growth period after tasseling, special attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases.
The name fruit corn mainly comes from the fact that the corn is quite high in sweetness and tastes like fruit, so it is called fruit corn.
Nutritionists say that corn contains nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It can be used to replace part of the staple food, and the β-carotene it contains is the most important source of vitamin A, while vitamin A can be converted in the body into retinal, which is quite helpful for the macula and retina.
Nutritionists remind us that fruit corn is sweet and delicious and is loved by the public, but fruit corn and sweet corn have a high sugar content, and most of it is sucrose and glucose, which can easily cause blood sugar to rise, so they are not suitable for people with diabetes. By contrast, older corn has a higher crude fiber content and a low soluble sugar content, making it a better choice for people who are losing weight and for people with diabetes.
■Chinese name: fruit corn
■English name: Fruit Corn
■Scientific name: Zea mays
■Suitable sowing period: year-round
■Suitable planting period: year-round
■Days required for germination: 7 days
■From sowing to harvest: 60-70 days in summer, about 50 days in winter
Recommended ways to eat fruit corn:
Eat it directly raw: peel off the husk and remove the silk, then wash it and eat it directly; this best captures the original flavor of fruit corn
Cold salad: cut the fruit corn into kernels, then mix with lettuce or fruit and eat together
Boil or steam in water: blanch by boiling or steaming in water, then add salt or pepper as desired
Bake with sauce: remove the husk and silk, then add sauce directly and bake
Corn popsicle: remove the husk and silk, wash it, then put it directly into the freezer, and eat it once frozen
