Ingredient

Baby Corn

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use baby corn for its mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp texture, adding …

What it is

Baby corn is the immature ear of a corn plant, harvested before the kernels have fully developed. It is typically a variety of sweet corn or field corn, picked when it is only a few inches long. It is often canned or pickled for preservation and is a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use baby corn for its mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp texture, adding it to a variety of dishes. It is commonly found in stir-fries, curries, salads, and as a pickled vegetable served as a condiment or appetizer.

Health notes

Baby corn is a vegetable and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It provides dietary fiber and some vitamins and minerals. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated corn and its derivatives, but specific evaluations for baby corn as a distinct ingredient are not widely published. No significant health controversies are associated with typical consumption of baby corn.

Allergen info

Baby corn is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Baby Corn

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Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir-Fry Vegetables Canned Vegetables High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 12kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Thai Style Red Curry Noodles With Red Curry Coconut Sauce And Vegetables, Thai Style Red Curry LIDL Thai Style Red Curry Noodles With Red Curry Coconut Sauce And Vegetables, Thai Style Red Curry Frozen Dinners & Entrees 121kcal 2.9Protein 5.7Fat 14.3Carbs HARRIS TEETER Ready Veggies Oriental Style Sweet Mix, Oriental Style Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 41kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 7.1Carbs Korean Style With Tofu White & Red Quinoa, Brown Rice And Cauliflower Rice, Topped With A Spicy Korean Style Sauce, Tofu, Spinach, Edamame, Carrots And Baby Corn Power Bowl, Korean Style With Tofu Topco Associates, Inc. Korean Style With Tofu White & Red Quinoa, Brown Rice And Cauliflower Rice, Topped With A Spicy Korean Style Sauce, Tofu, Spinach, Edamame, Carrots And Baby Corn Power Bowl, Korean Style With Tofu Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 84kcal 4.6Protein 3.0Fat 14.1Carbs United Natural Foods, Inc. Asian Gourmet, Pickled Whole Baby Corn Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 36kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs La Mexicana Tortilla Factory, Inc. Heirloom Farms, Tender Cuts Baby Corn Canned Vegetables 19kcal 1.5Protein 0Fat 3.1Carbs Preferred Brands International Tasty Bite, Pad Thai Asian Noodles, Pad Thai All Noodles High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 200kcal 6.4Protein 6.4Fat 30.4Carbs FirstFruits Marketing, LLC Thai Yellow Curry Simmer Sauce, Mild Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 125kcal 1Protein 10Fat 7Carbs FirstFruits Marketing, LLC Desiam, Curry Simmer Sauce, Thai Red, Thai Red Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 150kcal 1Protein 13Fat 8Carbs Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Tai Pei, Chicken Fried Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 47% DV per serving 117kcal 5.0Protein 2.2Fat 19.6Carbs Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Tai Pei, Shrimp Fried Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 124kcal 4.4Protein 2.9Fat 20.9Carbs Dr. Harold Katz LLC Sable & Rosenfeld, Tipsy, Cocktail Stirrers, Sweet & Spicy, Sweet & Spicy Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 33kcal 0.3Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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