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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise. Both the kernels and milk of white corn are creamy white in color. The kernels have a very high percentage of sugar and water in their composition. When at their prime ripeness (the milking stage) the kernels will be tender, sweet and succulent. As the ear matures the water content decreases, the sugar turns to starch and the kernels become tough with a doughy consistency.
Seasons/Availability
White corn is available year-round.
Current Facts
White corn is a member of the grass family Gramineae. Corn, known historically as maize outside of the English language, is technically classified as a grain crop, though when harvested young, it is utilized as a vegetable. Its stalks produce a cob of seeds, which are better known as the kernels, though by botanical definition they are the individual fruits of the plant. Corn varieties are classified essentially by their purpose. The amount of starch in any given corn variety will determine if it is used for sweet corn, feedstock corn, popping corn, flour corn or biofuel corn, among other designations.
Applications
The less white corn is cooked, the better the flavor and texture. White corn can be roasted, grilled, blanched, steamed, or pureed. White corn's bright and sweet flavors lend well to pastas and salads. It pairs well with tomatoes, basil cilantro, lobster, pork, chanterelles, truffles, shelling beans, cream, nutty cheeses, peas, summer squashes, fennel, citrus and scallops. Corn is dried and ground into flour for baked goods, tortillas, cereals and used as a crust/crisping agent for dishes both savory and sweet. Corn is also used for oil, as a sweetener in foods and beverages and as a base for beverage alcohol.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Maize was the single most important crop of pre-Columbian North America. It formed the identities of the Mesoamericans & North Americans as a staple food source. Corn is part of the Native American "Three Sisters" planting method where corn, squash and beans are planted simultaneously. The ancestral source of sweet corn is an Andean corn, named Chullpi. This corn contains the quintessential sugary gene that identifies sweet corn as the best fresh eating corn. Its high sugar content contributes to a fermented alcohol drink called Chicha, popular in Bolivia and drunk with dried Chullpi snacks.
Geography/History
Corn is native to the Americas, specifically Mexico. Wild corn was domesticated by indigenous Mesoamericans in prehistoric times. A wild grass, Teosinte (Zea Mexicana) is considered the ancestor of all known species of corn. Teosinte grows wild in remote areas of Mexico and Guatemala. The oldest known remains of corn were discovered in Mexico's Valley of Tehuacan, and dated 2750 BC, approximately 7,000 years old. Corn is still the number one grain crop grown in the Americas. It continues to be a significant source of food and now fuel security, providing at least 12 billion bushels annually for agricultural and industrial use.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 877-674-2244 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-5323 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Shank & Bone | San Diego CA | 619-458-9085 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-632-2824 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 123 days ago, 9/24/20 Sharer's comments : White corn from Black Sheep 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 147 days ago, 8/31/20 Sharer's comments : Corn is still popping š½ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 158 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn Still coming in 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 165 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn still looking good. 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 172 days ago, 8/06/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 179 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is still here! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 192 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 199 days ago, 7/10/20 Sharer's comments : White corn Black Sheep Farms! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 200 days ago, 7/09/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn coming in Hot š¾ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 204 days ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : Only the strongest survive! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 207 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : Amazing white corn from Black Sheep, this customer knows the deal!!š 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 207 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is White Hot!! š½ @specialtyproduce the quintessential summer vegetable! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 210 days ago, 6/29/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is in for 4th of July! š½š½ š„ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 229 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn š½ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 235 days ago, 6/04/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn š½ 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 241 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 246 days ago, 5/24/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh white corn from Black Sheep farm! 
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Divine Harvest Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States661-525-2870 About 547 days ago, 7/28/19 
Noriega Produce Market
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 562 days ago, 7/13/19 
Takashimaya Department Store Food Hall and Market
Takashimaya Basement Food Hall
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan035-361-1111 About 570 days ago, 7/04/19 Sharer's comments : Takashimaya Food Hall and Market source fruits and vegetables grown in Japan and abroad. 
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Near Anaheim, California, United States1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805 657-208-5201 About 583 days ago, 6/22/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 584 days ago, 6/21/19 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 590 days ago, 6/15/19 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn!! In our Farmers Market Cooler 
Little Italy Mercato
Rodney Kwano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States4791 Claire Drive Oceanside CA 92057 760-815-9434 About 646 days ago, 4/20/19 
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Rodney Kwano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States4791 Claire Drive Oceanside CA 92057 760-815-9434 About 653 days ago, 4/13/19 |
