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Freezing suitability of sweet corn

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

A technological grain quality indicator for sweet corn, characterizing its ability to retain texture, flavor, and aroma after industrial freezing.

In the reference 86 varieties crop Sweet corn, where this is mentioned in the description.

Freezing suitability is determined by the genetic characteristics of the hybrid, in particular the endosperm type (su1, sh2, se) and pericarp tenderness. Breeding efforts are focused on maintaining the sugar balance and minimizing pericarp thickness, which is determined via shear force measurement during sensory evaluation.

A key requirement is strict control of the technological maturity stage, typically the milk-dough stage. Exceeding this threshold leads to the conversion of sugars into starch, which impairs the organoleptic properties of the product. Additionally, ear uniformity is critical for automated processing using the IQF method.

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

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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.

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

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 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

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

Candice

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

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

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

Syngenta Seeds

UA
3 records

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

Illinois Foundation Seeds Central Office and Research (US)

FR
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

Matador

Active

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

HU
3 records