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Suitability for processing — sweet corn

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

A complex indicator of raw material quality determined by the hybrid's genetic group, the stage of technical maturity, and the ability to maintain organoleptic properties after thermal processing.

In the reference 114 varieties crop Sweet corn, where this is mentioned in the description.

For industrial processing, sweet corn is harvested at the milk or milk-dough stage, when the kernels in the middle of the ear exude a sweetish juice under pressure. A critical factor is the rate of sugar-to-starch conversion, which makes the period of technical maturity extremely limited, requiring processing to begin within a few hours after harvest.

The suitability of a hybrid for processing is determined by its genetics. The sh2 (supersweet) groups are most preferred, as they possess a slowed sugar-to-starch conversion process, which extends the harvest window to 6–7 days and preserves the tender consistency of the kernels for longer.

Technological evaluation includes the raw material's ability to maintain integrity and texture during sterilization or freezing, as well as flavor profiles related to the content of readily soluble sugars. Unlike grain corn, the industrial suitability of sweet corn is focused not on physiological maturity, but on ear uniformity for mechanized harvesting and the preservation of the tender kernel tissues.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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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.

GSS3071S

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
6 records

SF 1571

Active

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

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Baha

Active

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

MAY AGRO, TOHUMCULUK SANAYI VE TICARET A.S., TR

BG
2 records

GSS5829

Terminated

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
2 records

SF 2186

Active

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

Illinois Foundation Seeds

ES
2 records

Comanche

Terminated

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

HORTAG SEED CO.

PL
2 records

GH6055

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

GH 6462

Active

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

NL
2 records

Sorel

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

FR UA
2 records

DRIVER R

Active

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

Jen Marzu

UA
3 records

Gucio

Active

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

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
2 records

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

GH11754

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
2 records

B672

Active

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

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
3 records

Code 93

Active

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

General Mills, Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Globe

Active

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

May Agro Seed Corp.(TR)

BG
2 records

Yosemite

Application submitted

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

Harris Moran Seed Co.

UA
3 records

ACX SS1508DY

Terminated

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Owatonna

Active

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

Harris Moran Seed Co.

UA
3 records

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

HU
2 records

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

Harris Moran Seed Co.

UA
3 records

Candle

Terminated

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

ROYAL SLUIS

PL
2 records

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

AMBARUS SILVICABREZEANU CREOLABREZEANU PETRE MARIAN

RO
3 records

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

Syngenta Seeds

UA
3 records