Comparing Field Corn and Sweet Corn

Key Differences Between Field Corn and Sweet Corn

Appearance and Taste

• Field corn: Larger, duller kernels with a characteristic dent on top. Tough and starchy, built for storage and yield.

• Sweet corn: Plump, shiny kernels in bright yellow, white, or mixed colors. Designed for taste, tender and sweet.

Genetics and Farming

• Field corn is often genetically modified for pest resistance and hardiness, essential for large-scale farming.

• Sweet corn is usually non-GMO and grown for direct human consumption.

Cooking Differences

• Sweet corn: Eat right after picking, grill, steam, roast, or boil. Works instantly.

• Field corn: Inedible raw. Needs milling, grinding, or processing before use in feed, ethanol, or cornstarch.

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