Produce Name: Baby Corn

Availability: All Round the Year

Baby corn is produced from regular corn plants which are harvested early while the ears are very immature, resulting in small ears or baby corn.

Nutritional Facts
Baby corn is high in folate, a B-vitamin. It is a good source of several other nutrients such as: potassium, B-6, riboflavin, vitamin C and fiber.

Medicinal / Therapeutic Use
Yellow corn contains carotenoids, which are substances that may help prevent coronary artery disease, certain cancers, and cataracts. In particular, yellow corn is abundant in two carotenoids, zeaxanthin and lutein, which keep eyes healthy. The more yellow the corn is, the more carotenoids it contains.