Sweet Corn 150-200G

Sweet Corn (मीठा मक्का / स्वीट कॉर्न) 

🔹 Description:
Sweet corn is a variety of maize with a naturally sweet taste. Unlike field corn, it is harvested while still immature (milk stage), making the kernels juicy and tender. The kernels are yellow, white, or a mix of both, packed tightly around the cob.

🔹 Common Names:

• Hindi: मीठा मक्का / स्वीट कॉर्न

• English: Sweet Corn

• Botanical Name: Zea mays saccharata

🔹 Appearance:

• Kernels: Bright yellow or white, plump, and shiny

• Cob: Cylindrical shape with husks covering it

• Taste: Naturally sweet and soft when cooked

🔹 Nutritional Value (per 100g):

• Calories: ~96 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 21 g

• Protein: 3.5 g

• Fiber: 2.5 g

• Vitamin C, Folate, and Magnesium present

🔹 Health Benefits:

• Provides instant energy due to natural sugars

• Good for digestion (rich in fiber)

• Supports eye health (contains lutein and zeaxanthin)

• Boosts immunity

🔹 Common Uses:

• Boiled or steamed as a snack (with butter and salt)

• Added to salads, soups, and pizzas

• Used in sweet corn soup, corn chaat, or corn cutlets

• Grilled corn on the cob is a popular street food

🔹 Seasonal Availability:

• Best during monsoon to winter (July to February)