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Yellow Corn

Inventory, 48 ct : 11.27
This item was last sold on : 01/16/22

• 87 Featured Restaurants

• 60 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Yellow corn is a variety of sweet corn. Its ears are wrapped in tightly bound lime hued husks with silks and a tassel that extend out from the tip. The yellow kernels are packed in tight almost uniform rows. A single ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels. Freshly harvested yellow corn at its peak ripeness is sweet, offering flavors of almond and sugar, the kernels so succulent, the skin pops as you bite into it. As the corn matures, the kernels lose their milky consistency giving way to a starchy and doughy consistency. At this point, the corn is considered a grain crop and is best suited for processing or feedstock.

Seasons/Availability

Yellow corn is available year-round.

Current Facts

Corn, scientific name Zea mays and known outside of English languages as simply maize, is a member of the grass family Gramineae. It is technically classified as a grain crop, though when harvested young it is treated 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. Yellow corn is just one cultivar among thousands of corn varieties, heirloom, hybrid or genetically modified. Yellow corn is an evolutionary mutation of white corn. Most yellow corn in the commercial marketplace is a hybrid variety developed in the 20th century. The first hybrid yellow sweet corn, 'Redgreen' was released by the Connecticut Agricultural Experimental program in 1924.

Nutritional Value

Yellow corn is a significant resource of Vitamin A. As corn kernels mutated from white to yellow, they acquired chemicals called cartenoids. Of these cartenoids is beta carotene, which produces Vitamin A. Very little attention has been emphasized on yellow corn's significant beta carotene levels until the early 21st Century. Yellow corn, easy to grow in developing regions of Africa and Latin America, where corn is heavily relied upon as a food source, could actually keep millions of children from going blind. Yellow corn is now being bred to have at least 10 times higher the amount of beta carotene than average sweet corn varieties.

Applications

The less sweet corn is cooked, the better the flavor and texture. Yellow corn can be roasted, grilled, blanched, steamed, or pureed. Its bright and sweet flavors lend well to pastas and salads. It pairs well with tomatoes, basil cilantro, lobster, pork, chiles, truffles, shelling beans, cream, nutty cheeses, peas, summer squashes, fennel, citrus and scallops. Yellow 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. The very first domesticated variety was white, though corn now grows in a variety of colors, including orange, red, and multi-colored corn. 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. Though white corn is preferred for fresh eating eating in Latin cultures, yellow corn is most often used for masa and tortilla making. Yellow corn is the ubiquitous fresh eating and grain crop variety in Midwest and Northeast America.

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. Not all corn is grown for fresh eating. 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.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Hotel Del Coronado Banquets	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-533-4997
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-655-7459
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Bang Bang 2021	San Diego CA	619-382-8938
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Weapon LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055

the other 67...

Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Tin Roof	San Diego CA	619-230-8606
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Royal Rooster	San Diego CA	949-510-1379
Pueblo	San Diego CA	858-490-6298
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Craft House Sky Deck	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC	Chula Vista CA	619-240-9133
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Sets Kitchen and Bar	San Marcos CA	970-390-2148
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch	San Diego CA	619-865-0386
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
PureTaco	Carlsbad CA	760-845-3346
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Bantams Roost Public House	Carlsbad CA	858-245-7166
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Portside Pier (Miguels)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Himitsu	La Jolla CA	858-345-0220
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Bol	San Diego CA	760-500-0616
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Weapon MO8	San Diego CA	619-883-8525
Viejas Casino Baron Long's	Alpine CA	619-863-9033
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Marriott Marina Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-234-1500 x6113
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Yellow Corn. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Seven Graces Blog		Chopped Vegetable Salad
The Foodie Physician		Summer Zucchini and Corn Frittata
Spicy Southern Kitchen		Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
Cooking Classy		Summer Corn Chowder
The Cookie Rookie		Skinny Mexican Grilled Corn
Nyssa's Kitchen		Open Faced Omelette with Arugula, Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad
Pickled Plum		Grilled Corn on the Cob with Tomatillo Dressing
The Gracious Wife		Corn Cakes
The Foodie Physician		Southwest Blueberry Cobb Salad
A Couple Cooks		Blueberry and Sweet Corn Sundae

the other 50...

Zen and Spice		Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Roasted Corn
A Farmgirl's Dabbles		Zesty Sweet Corn Refrigerator Relish
Durable Health		Corn with Black Beans and Epazote
Life in the Lofthouse		Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
Love & Olive Oil		Fresh Corn Cakes with Avocado and Goat Cheese Salsa
Rawmazing		Raw Corn Chowder with Pumpkin Seeds, Tomato and Avocado
Everyday Made Fresh		Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
White Lights on Wednesday		Fresh Vegetable Salad
Feel Good Foodie		Simple Guacamole with Roasted Corn
Durable Health		Huitlacoche, Corn + Squash Blossom Crepes
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Bacon and Corn Skillet
Garlic & Zest		Grilled Chipotle Lime Corn
Cubes N Juliennes		Creamy Plum and Corn Soup
Our Best Bites		Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup
The Roasted Root		Vegan Corn Chowder
I Am Homesteader		Zucchini Corn Chowder
Wife Mama Foodie		Grilled Corn Salad
Proud Italian Cook		Grilled Mini Corn Cobs w/ Cilantro Pistachio Pesto
Thirty Handmade Days		Oven Baked Corn on the Cob
Mom On Time Out		Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
Vegan in the Freezer		Slow Cooker Enchilada Sauce & Veggie Enchiladas
Eats Amazing		Minion Food Art
Two Peas and Their Pod		Blueberry Corn Salad
Becky's Best Bites		Sweet Corn and Spring Vegetable Pasta
Rhubarbarians		Corn and Black Bean Tacos with Smoky Sour Cream
Domestic Gothess		Spiced Yellow Split Pea And Sweetcorn Soup With Cheesy Arepas
Onion Rings and Things		Bacon-Wrapped Corn with Chipotle Honey Glaze
May I Have That Recipe?		Fresh Summer Corn Salsa
Cooking Classy		Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder
My Colombian Recipes & International Flavors		Bollos de Mazorca (Steamed Fresh Corn Rolls)
Delish Knowledge		Fettuccini with Arugula Pesto and Sweet Corn
Let's Dish		Grilled Corn with Basil Butter
Delish Knowledge		Fresh Corn Polenta
Life Made Sweeter		Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets
The Harvest Kitchen		Garlic Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Taste and See		Grilled Veggies and Corn Salad with White Balsamic Dressing
The Garden Grazer		Vegan Corn and Potato Chowder
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Silky Corn Soup Topped With Bacon
The Healthy Foodie		Grilled Corn Salad
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Garden Harvest Veggie Pesto Skewers
Dolly and Oatmeal		Mellow Melon Salad
Love & Lemons		Corn & Green Bean Tomatillo Tacos
What's Gaby Cooking		Beet, Corn and Quinoa Salad
The Recipe Critic		Grilled Mexican Street Corn
David Lebovitz		Fresh Corn, Tomato, Avocado and Basil Salad
The Endless Meal		Sweet Corn Gazpacho
Little Spice Jar		Corn and Zucchini Saute
What's Gaby Cooking		Charred Corn and Goat Cheese Avocado Toast
The Woks Of Life		Corn & Goat Cheese Empanadas
What What U Eat		Southwest Grilled Turkey Mini Meatloaves

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Gloria Tamai Farms
1-805-240-6306

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 89 days ago, 10/20/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Gloria Tamai
1-805-240-6306

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 96 days ago, 10/13/21

Magnum cash and carry
Микрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль

California, United States
About 113 days ago, 9/26/21
Sharer's comments : Corn season is still on!

Borough Market

Ted's Veg
8 Stoney St, London SE1 1TL, United Kingdom

http://tedsveg.co.uk

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 121 days ago, 9/18/21

Rionegro Antioquia

Rogelio's Farm
Rionegro Antioquia
320-789-4938

Near Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
About 124 days ago, 9/15/21
Sharer's comments : Listas las mazorcas para hacer arepas Antioqueñas

Small market
Мустафина, 9, 050043/A15D6F6, Алматы, Орбита 4, 1 этаж

Antioquia, Colombia
About 131 days ago, 9/08/21
Sharer's comments : Seasonal Kazakh Yellow corn

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 145 days ago, 8/25/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 149 days ago, 8/21/21

Orbita micro district 3, 5B, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Orbita food market
Orbita micro district 3, 5B, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 158 days ago, 8/12/21
Sharer's comments : Yellow corn harvested in Almaty region, for 35 cents each.

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 173 days ago, 7/28/21

Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 175 days ago, 7/26/21
Sharer's comments : Corn of Kazakhstan for 50 cents/kg

Specialty Produce

Specialty produce
1929 Hancock St San Diego CA, 92154
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 175 days ago, 7/26/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 177 days ago, 7/24/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 178 days ago, 7/23/21

Johnson Family Farm

Johnson Family Farm
Hendersonville NC

Near Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
About 195 days ago, 7/06/21
Sharer's comments : It's taco Tuesday and I'm making a fresh grilled corn pico tonight!!

Ballard Farmer's Market

Lyall Farm
29249 Road O SW Mattawa WA 99349
509-932-4377
https://www.facebook.com/lyall-farms-498650207715012/

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 463 days ago, 10/11/20
Sharer's comments : Last week for corn - so fresh, it's a delight shaved and eaten raw!

University District Farmers Market

Alvarez Organic Farms
300 Murray Rd Mabton WA 98935
509-830-5242

http://www.alvarezorganic.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 485 days ago, 9/19/20
Sharer's comments : So excited to still find corn, let's do some grilling!!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 509 days ago, 8/26/20

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 515 days ago, 8/20/20
Sharer's comments : Yellow Corn from Gloria Tamai Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 522 days ago, 8/13/20
Sharer's comments : Yellow Corn from Tamai Family Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 528 days ago, 8/07/20
Sharer's comments : Fresh Crop of Yellow Corn in from Tamai Family Farms

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 551 days ago, 7/15/20
Sharer's comments : Yellow Corn in season now!

Specialty Produce

Tamai Family Farms

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 552 days ago, 7/14/20
Sharer's comments : Finally here from Gloria Tamai!!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 556 days ago, 7/10/20
Sharer's comments : Yellow corn from Gloria Tamai!!

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 587 days ago, 6/09/20
Sharer's comments : Corn 🌽