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Canning and pickling — sweet corn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group)

Canning of sweet corn is a method of long-term product storage based on fixing the dessert state of kernels at the milk stage of maturity. Due to the rapid fermentation of sugars, processing must be carried out no later than 6–12 hours after harvest.

In the reference 85 varieties crop Sweet corn, where this is mentioned in the description.

A key requirement for canning is harvesting the ears exclusively at the milk stage, when the kernels have a tender consistency and contain the maximum amount of sugar. Using fodder varieties for this purpose is impractical, as they retain a tough pericarp even after heat treatment, whereas sweet varieties allow for the desired taste and texture.

The technological process includes mandatory blanching to halt enzymatic processes and preserve kernel color. Since corn is a low-acid product, it requires strict high-temperature sterilization. The use of excess salt during the boiling stage is not recommended, as it negatively affects the tenderness of the kernel skin.

General information about the subject — on the page Canning and pickling.

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Varieties of Sweet corn mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

GSS 8529

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta, NL

NL
5 records

GH 5704

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds, NL

HU NL
5 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

KENDELL HELLEWELL

NL UA
8 records

GSS 3071

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Jubilee

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

HU NL PL SK
9 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Galassi Sementi SNC

NL UA
6 records

Turbo

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HM Clause, USA

HR HU
7 records

Sheba

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Seminis SVS Holland, NL

HU PL SK
7 records

Legend

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR HU SK
6 records

Sentinel

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)

FR
5 records

Bandit

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Harris Moran Seed Company

HU PL SK
5 records

Element

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta, NL

NL UA
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois Foundation Seeds

NL
5 records

Champ

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

ASGROW VEGETABLE SEEDS

HU PL SK
4 records

Sunrise

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

IFSI Sweet Corn Division

NL
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Rodney Coe

HU UA
5 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

INSTITUT ZA KUKURUZ ZEMUN POLJE

RO
3 records

OS 247 su

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

PL
3 records

Agnes

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SEMO a.s

SK
3 records

Ramondia

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SEMO a.s

SK
3 records

Kamuk

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Jen Marzu

FR UA
3 records

Mirus

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

ZKI, H

HU
3 records