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Sweet Corn: New Era Miracle Health Crop

Sushil Kumar1; Neeraj Kumar2; Sombir Singh3 & Vijay Kumar4; Suhana Rao5*
India
Page: 1220-1226
Published on: 2024 December

Abstract

Sweet corn (Zea mays L. convar. saccharata var. rugosa) also known as sugar corn is a hybridized maize variety with high sugar content and is regarded as the queen of cereals. It is treasured for its particular flavor, sweetness, and adaptability in culinary applications, and is widely used in a variety of forms, including fresh, frozen and processed, with industrial canning. Nutritional research reveals it has a high concentration of important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers, all of which provide substantial health advantages. Phytochemical profiling uncovers a wide range of bioactive chemicals, such as phenolic acids, carotenoids and flavonoids, which contribute to antioxidant activity and possible medicinal uses. Sweet corn's high nutritional content contributes to a number of health advantages, including immune system stimulation, cardiovascular health, anemia prevention and neurological support. Particularly, ferulic acid, B vitamins, pantothenic acid, iron and beta carotene are among the major ingredients responsible for these health-promoting effects. In today's health-conscious societies, sweet corn is positioned as an emerging super food and appears as a valued dietary staple with promising health advantages. This article emphasizes sweet corn's numerous benefits, including its nutritional value, botanical significance and potential medical uses. It also emphasizes how crucial sweet corn is for human health and well-being.

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