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Description/Taste
White corn has an elongated, straight, and cylindrical appearance, averaging 10 to 25 centimeters in length, and is encased in many layers of light green husks. Within the tightly wrapped husk, each layer is textured, fibrous, and semi-rough, and surrounding the cob is a layer of delicate pale yellow corn silks. One ear of White corn can contain 200 to 400 kernels, and the small, oval to oblong plump kernels grow in rows extending the length of the cob. White corn kernels have a tender, succulent, and crisp consistency when ripe due to their high sugar content, but as it ages, the kernels will transform their sugar into starch, creating a tougher, chewier, and doughier texture. The kernels also bear a white to cream-colored surface and a white interior. White corn will range in texture and flavor, depending on the variety, but the kernels are generally mild, sweet, and subtly nutty.
Seasons/Availability
White corn is available year-round.
Current Facts
White corn, botanically classified as Zea mays, is a general descriptor used to encompass many different light-colored sweet corn varieties belonging to the Poaceae family. Corn is an ancient crop, historically known as Maize, and has been cultivated for thousands of years. The tall, fast-growing stalks reach up to 4 meters in height, sometimes 7 meters, there are many different White corn cultivars cultivated worldwide, selectively bred over time to showcase improved flavor, texture, and growth characteristics. The kernels are primarily used as fresh food, or they are dried and processed into flour, cornmeal, starch, and non-culinary goods such as paper. It is important to note that White corn and yellow corn share similar flavor profiles, and the main distinguishing factor is color. Corn is divided into three main categories: normal, sugar-enhanced, and supersweet. Each category describes the variety’s sugar levels, texture, and storage abilities, with supersweet cultivars having the longest shelf life and being one of the most popular types sold in the United States in the present day. White corn will vary in flavor depending on the variety of corn and its categorical assignment, but in general, the kernels can be used for any recipe calling for corn.
Nutritional Value
White corn is a good source of fiber to stimulate the digestive tract and contains vitamin E, an antioxidant to protect the body and cells against damage caused by free radicals. The kernels also provide vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, potassium to balance fluid levels, B vitamins to maintain optimal nerve functioning, and lower amounts of phosphorus, iron, copper, and magnesium.
Applications
White corn has a sweet, delicate flavor well-suited for fresh and cooked preparations, including roasting, sautéing, steaming, boiling, and grilling. The kernels can be removed from the cob and tossed into salads, pureed into dips, or stirred into pasta. They can also be incorporated into muffins, cakes, biscuits, and bread, cooked into chowder, used as a topping over pizza, mashed and fried into fritters, or blended with beans and used as a vegetarian burger patty. White corn is extremely versatile and can be utilized in almost any recipe calling for corn. Beyond mixed preparations, White corn can also be prepared simply and served as a side dish. The entire cob can be grilled, developing a smoky richness, or it can be steamed or boiled for a lighter taste. White corn can also be dried and ground for use as breading, flour, or starch. White corn pairs well with herbs such as basil, parsley, mint, and cilantro, peas, squash, beans, fennel, mushrooms, arugula, peppers, salty and nutty cheeses, meats such as pork, beef, and poultry, and seafood, including lobster, scallops, and fish. White corn should be kept in its husk and stored in a plastic bag where it will keep for a couple of days. If the corn was purchased without a husk, wrap the cobs in plastic and store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Mexico is one of the top importers of White corn, purchasing over 50% of the corn exported from the United States. The cream-colored to white cobs are traditionally used fresh rather than processed, and though White corn is grown locally in Mexico, the demand is significantly higher than what the country can produce. According to ancient Mexican legends, corn was gifted to Earth by the gods and is a life-sustaining crop. White corn is commonly utilized in Mexico to make tortillas, tamales, cornbread, cornmeal, and more creative dishes such as ice cream, cakes, and puddings. Mexico is also known for its grassroots corn festivals, which are a time for communities to gather and honor one of their indigenous crops. In Jala, a small town in the Mexican state of Nayarit, White corn is celebrated for the first two weeks in August during the Feria del Elota or Sweet Corn Festival. The annual celebration showcases many different varieties of corn that are grown locally in Jala and honors the cultural, economic, and culinary importance of the crop. During the festival, visitors can watch live entertainment, including bull riding, dance performances, fireworks, and various competitions, and they can also sample local culinary creations featuring corn. In addition to the festival, Jala is known for growing some of the world's largest corncobs. The festival features a competition for the longest corn cob, and some of the past winners included cobs that extended over 50 centimeters in length.
Geography/History
Corn is a descendant of a wild species native to Mexico that has been naturally growing for over 7000 years. Experts believe the wild corn species was grown from teosinte, an ancient grass, and teosinte can still be found wild in Mexico in the present day. Throughout Mexico, corn was domesticated by indigenous Mesoamericans in prehistoric times. The oldest known remains of corn were discovered in Mexico's Valley of Tehuacan, dating back to 2750 BCE. Over time, migrating peoples brought corn with them on their journeys, spreading the crop across the Americas. Corn was often sown by civilizations in a system of planting called the three sisters, growing beans, squash, and corn. The crop was cultivated throughout Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations, and with each season, corn was selectively bred to exhibit improved characteristics. Christopher Columbus and other Spanish and Portuguese explorers were primarily responsible for introducing corn to the rest of the world, and since its evolutionary spread, corn has become one of the most cultivated crops worldwide. Today White corn is cultivated on every continent, except for Antarctica, and in the United States, White corn is mainly grown in Nebraska and Texas, with smaller quantities being produced in Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Worldwide, White corn can be found fresh through farmer’s markets, specialty grocers, and supermarkets.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-5323 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Border X Brewing | San Diego CA | 858-405-0528 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| Golden Door Farm Stand | San Marcos CA | 760-744-5777 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Personal Chef for Seniors | San Diego CA | 619-905-9449 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Clambake Catering | San Diego CA | 858-220-9247 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Bol | San Diego CA | 760-500-0616 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-922-0522 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
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Santee Farmer's Market
Yasukochi Family Farm
Near Santee, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 24 days ago, 9/22/21 Sharer's comments : My opinion but freshly husked corn is best eaten raw 💗 🌽 
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Golden Heart Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesSan Bernardino, CA About 27 days ago, 9/19/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 76 days ago, 8/01/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 104 days ago, 7/04/21 Sharer's comments : White corn from Black Sheep produce 
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Near Bell, California, United StatesChino, CA About 122 days ago, 6/16/21 Sharer's comments : So sweet this corn should be eaten raw :) 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 135 days ago, 6/03/21 Sharer's comments : White corn from Black Sheep Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 387 days ago, 9/24/20 Sharer's comments : White corn from Black Sheep 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 411 days ago, 8/31/20 Sharer's comments : Corn is still popping 🌽 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 422 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn Still coming in 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 429 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn still looking good. 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 436 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 443 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is still here! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 456 days ago, 7/17/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn in the Farmers Market! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 463 days ago, 7/10/20 Sharer's comments : White corn Black Sheep Farms! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 464 days ago, 7/09/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn coming in Hot 🌾 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 468 days ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : Only the strongest survive! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 471 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : Amazing white corn from Black Sheep, this customer knows the deal!!😎 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 471 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is White Hot!! 🌽 @specialtyproduce the quintessential summer vegetable! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 474 days ago, 6/29/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is in for 4th of July! 🌽🌽 💥 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 493 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn 🌽 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 499 days ago, 6/04/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn 🌽 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 505 days ago, 5/29/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn is in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 510 days ago, 5/24/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh white corn from Black Sheep farm! |
