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Kernel Corn
Sweet, milky, and slightly starchy with a light crunch.
Lens analyzedKernel corn is corn removed from the cob, sold canned, frozen, or fresh, and used in soups, salads, casseroles, and side dishes where whole cobs aren't practical. Its natural sugars make it noticeably sweet compared to other pantry vegetables.
Where it comes from
Corn has been a staple crop across the Americas for thousands of years, and separating the kernels from the cob for canning became common once industrial canneries scaled up in the late 1800s. Canned and frozen corn kernels made the vegetable available year-round far from where it was grown.
Buying it
Canned corn should have a can free of dents, bulges, or rust; frozen corn should feel loose in the bag rather than fused into one large ice block, which suggests it thawed and refroze. Fresh kernels cut from the cob should look plump and glossy, not shriveled.
Storing it
Canned corn keeps sealed in a cupboard for a long stretch, well over a year past its packing date. Once opened, transfer leftovers to a covered container in the fridge and use within a few days.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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