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The Instacart guide to white corn
About white corn
White corn is a grain crop and belongs to the family Gramineae. It is native to the Americas and can be grown year-round, provided there are mild sunlight and adequate irrigation. It matures in 3 months, however, but some hybrids can mature faster. When the corn finally matures, the leaves become darker, and the kernels become tender and sweet. During this period, the water content will be reduced, and the sugar content is converted to starch.
Many people select white corn instead of yellow for its striking, bright-white color, adding variety to a summer table. The major difference between white corn and other varieties is that white corn ears are wrapped in white husks. The taste and sweetness are virtually the same as yellow corn. One common way people eat fresh white corn is by removing the husks and boiling the cob for 15 minutes. Another popular method is to cook it on the grill, with the husks still on. It's better not to overcook your corn so that the flavor and texture can be preserved.
During the summer growing season, you can get fresh white corn from farmers' markets. If that doesn't fit your schedule, you can make it easier by ordering your fresh or canned white corn via Instacart. You can also download the Instacart app and order on the go. Most orders are fulfilled the same day, so you can save time as an Instacart customer! So get the app and fill your cart with organic white corn today!
How to pick out white corn
Consider these tips when trying to pick out white corn:
- Don't peel back the corn cob's husk. Some people prefer to peel back the husk to see if the corn is good or not, but that is not usually a good idea. This can shorten the time until the corn starts to dehydrate and makes it lose its sweetness faster than usual. Instead, if you want a quick indicator regarding the corn's quality, you should instead check its size, as the ideal cob is around eight inches long.
- Gently squeeze the corn. Squeezing various parts of the corn helps you see if there are any noticeable spaces between kernels. This can show that the corn hasn't been properly pollinated and therefore is less tasty than it should.
- Make sure your corn is ripe. Once the corn is removed from the stalk, it stops developing sugar. This means that, unlike some other fresh produce that continues to ripen after you pick it and buy it, corn will stop developing further. Therefore, you should make sure your corn is already ripe and tasty by checking its size and squeezing it to look for any spaces.
How to tell if the white corn has gone bad
Both cooked and uncooked corn will eventually expire. The best two ways of noticing that are:
- By smelling it: If you notice any off-putting smell of any kind, like rancidness or mold, you can be pretty sure that the white corn is spoiled, and you shouldn't use it for anything
- By observing it: If you visually examine the white corn and you see an unusual and slimy texture, this is a clear sign that it has gone bad.
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FAQs about white corn
It is always ideal to eat your fresh white corn the same day you bought it. If you can not finish it the same day, you can prevent white corn from drying out by keeping it in a refrigerator. One method of storage preparation is to blanch the corn before keeping it in the refrigerator to prevent changes to the texture and flavor.
You can also steam it for a few minutes, remove the corn from the cob, and put it in a bowl of icy-cold water before cold storage. Do you want white corn for your salads and pasta or to go on the grill? Order any preferred variety from Instacart for same-day service!
Yes, white corn is good for you. It is a whole-grain rich in fiber, which can help alleviate digestive issues and lower the risk of colon cancer. White corn is a rich source of the following nutrients:
- Vitamin A, which can help to improve your vision.
- Vitamin B, which can help to control hypertension.
- Phytonutrients, which can help to control high blood pressure.
If you store it in a fridge and don't remove it from its cob, white corn usually lasts between three and five days. Once cooked, you can keep it in the fridge for three to five days, or put it in the freezer, where it can last up to a year.