Corn

About
Strictly speaking, corn is not a vegetable, but a grain native to the Americas. Aztecs, Mayans, Incas and North American tribes cultivated corn (maize) for thousands of years before the Pilgrims arrived. The sweet or sugar corn we enjoy today is a mutation of Indian field corn.

A high-carbohydrate food, corn has been an important nutritional resource for thousands of years.

Varieties
"Bi-colored corn" (has yellow and white kernels) is both sweet and juicy. Often available in mid and late season from area farms.

"Summer Sweet" corn is a new all yellow variety, grown in the Southern USA. This corn stays sweet longer - giving us truly exceptional corn in May and June.

Availability
Yellow (sometimes bi-colored) - year-round.
White (also called Silver Queen) - July through September.
Summer Sweet (a variety that is bred to stay sweet longer) - year-round.

Nutrition Information:
• Low fat
• Cholesterol free
• Very low in sodium
• Good source of vitamin C

Additional Information
• Why Eat It - Selection - Storage - Preparation
• From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia