Corn

Corn is a sweet and starchy vegetable that be eaten raw or cooked. It is in season in Illinois typically from July until October.

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Corn Nutrition
Corn is a good source of fiber that can help with digestion and is naturally low in fat and sodium (salt) free.
Choosing & Storing Corn

For fresh corn with leaves intact, choose those that are green with white to yellow silk inside. You can refrigerate corn for up to 1 to 2 days, so make sure to enjoy it as soon as possible! A 15-ounce can of corn is equivalent to 1 and 3/4 cups of fresh, cooked corn kernels.

Food group
Vegetables
Food season
Summer
Fall
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