1. Different tastes

Since the starch content of waxy corn is as high as 70%-75%, and almost all of it is amylopectin, the taste is relatively soft. Nuo.

The endosperm of sweet corn contains more sucrose, fructose, glucose and water-soluble polysaccharides, so it tastes sweeter and has a thin skin and more juice.

2. Different health care functions

The nutritional value of sweet corn is higher than that of waxy corn. In addition to being rich in sugar, it also contains carotene, riboflavin, lysine, Protein, vitamins, minerals, linoleic acid, folic acid, nutritional fiber and other nutrients have good medical and health effects.

The nutritional value of waxy corn is not as good as that of sweet corn, so its role in medical care is inferior to that of sweet corn.

3. Different storage times

Sweet corn is easy to spoil, while waxy corn is not easy to spoil, so the storage time is longer.

4. Suitable cooking methods are different

Fresh sweet corn is suitable to be cooked with the outer layer on, because this can effectively retain the flavor of the corn and make it taste sweeter. . Waxy corn is suitable for soaking in water for a while and then boiling it. After it is soft, it is placed on a steamer and the water is evaporated before eating. This way it will taste softer and waxier.