Corn is a wonderful addition to any summer meal. Full Belly Farm’s corn can often have small amount of worm damage in the tip. If you encounter an ear with worm damage, simply chop off the tip and enjoy the rest of the ear! Fresh sweet corn is a good source of ferulic acid, which plays a vital role in preventing cancers, aging, and inflammation. Corn is also a great source of thiamin, niacin, folates, riboflavin, and magnesium. Corn should be eaten as soon as possible after it is picked, as it loses sweetness and nutritional value the longer it is off the stalk. Store corn, unhusked, in the refrigerator for up to three days.
See this article for tips on cutting the kernels off the cob.
