On the farm I grew up on in PA we called removing the outer husks from the cob husking and removing the hard corn from the cob shucking. What do you call removing corn from cob? There are a couple of ways to remove corn from a cob. A kernel Read more…
Do not use corn with obvious mold or rot on the corn itself. If the edible portion of the corn is slimy or the majority is black or molded, throw it away. Can you wash mold off corn on the cob? – Molds on firm fruits and vegetables such as Read more…
We observe a predominance of white colored corns (65.7%) followed by yellow (25.3%), multicolor (4.7%) and the red (4.3%) ( Figure 4a). Why are corn cobs different colors? The explanation lies in how different genes are expressed. These corncobs were part of Barbara McClintock’s studies on genetics and “jumping genes”. Read more…
Overripe and freezing Just about the only thing that will give overripe corn a pass is turning it into creamed corn. The cream and butter compensate for the corn’s texture and loss of flavor. However, the best thing you can do when you have more corn than meals is to Read more…
Keep husked corn refrigerated, in plastic bags, and use within two days. If you don’t plan on eating your corn within two days of purchase, you can freeze it. How long does unshucked corn last in the refrigerator? If stored properly in the refrigerator, uncooked corn on the cob can Read more…
The Food Standards Agency warned people to ensure frozen vegetables are cooked before eating, even when they’re used in smoothies or dips. Frozen vegetables including sweetcorn have been linked to listeriosis, which begins with flu-like symptoms and can kill. Can you get sick from eating frozen corn? “The best way Read more…
The same slimy texture and moldy smell that identify fresh corn as being bad can also be signs that your cooked corn has gone bad. Why is my corn on the cob sticky? If the corn feels gummy and sticks to your teeth when you bite it, then one of Read more…
It’s the variety of corn. Corn is typically grown in three varieties that have been engineered for maximum sweetness. And those varieties come in all three colors: yellow, white, and bi-color. So if you happen to have a particularly juicy and sweet ear of corn, it’s due to the variety, Read more…
This kind of handmade jelly can be made easily as long as you’ve got the right ingredients. All you need are 12 large corn cobs, four cups of water, one pack of pectin (a type of fiber you can buy at health food stores), four cups of sugar, and food Read more…
Cooking your corn on the cob too long According to Cook’s Illustrated, when corn heats up, the starch absorbs the water your corn is boiling in. At the same time, pectin found in corn begins to dissolve, ultimately making the corn soft and mushy. Why is my corn on the Read more…