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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.

Kooper

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Afrodita

Active

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

Agrisel, SK

SK
3 records

Raquel

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Gusta

Active

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

Zelseed spol, SLO

SK
4 records

Townsend

Active

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

Crookham Company, USA

NL
3 records

Alojzia

Protection expired

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

Agrisel, SK

SK
3 records

Alsbeta

Protection expired

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

Agrisel, SK

SK
3 records

NICOLE

Active

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

Ken Christensen

UA
2 records

GSS5829

Terminated

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
2 records

GH4927

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Sorel

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

FR UA
2 records

Azlan

Active

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

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
2 records

KATE

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

UA
2 records

Yosemite

Application submitted

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

Harris Moran Seed Co.

UA
3 records

Ambrozja

Terminated

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

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
3 records

Coleman

Active

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

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
2 records

Anawa

Terminated

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

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Navaho

Terminated

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

HORTAG SEED CO.

PL
2 records

MS Erica

Active

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

May Agro Tohumculuk SAN. TIC. AŞ (TR)

BG
2 records

GSS 1477

Active

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

NL
2 records

GSS 8388

Active

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

NL
4 records

Dessert 80

Protection expired

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

HU SK
4 records

Dynamo

Protection expired

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

HU SK
3 records

Luminox

Active

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

SK
2 records