sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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The palate is aromatic and smooth, with sweet corn, butterscotch, light oak, and a hint of white pepper.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder This chicken-corn chowder combines smoky bacon, jalapeños, sweet corn, and Yukon potatoes for a rich, flavorful dish.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The housemade pastas deserve high praise for their thickness, their texture and flavor all on their own, so that the pleasure of pappardelle is increased by a wild boar ragù, and agnolotti contain sweet corn with crispy prosciutto and dash of chili oil.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder This chicken-corn chowder combines smoky bacon, jalapeños, sweet corn, and Yukon potatoes for a rich, flavorful dish.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The housemade pastas deserve high praise for their thickness, their texture and flavor all on their own, so that the pleasure of pappardelle is increased by a wild boar ragù, and agnolotti contain sweet corn with crispy prosciutto and dash of chili oil.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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