Seasons/Availability
Bicolor corn is available summer through fall.
Storage
Fresh bicolor corn should be refrigerated in a plastic bag and can last up to two weeks. The ears can also be blanched, cut from the cob, and frozen for up to one year. Canned or processed bicolor corn is available year-round. Corn that is stored at room temperature will spoil quickly due to its high moisture content.
Uses
Bicolor corn is best suited for raw consumption, as its flavor is most vibrant when the kernels are crisp and fresh. The ears can be sliced off the cob and tossed into salads, stir-fried, steamed, boiled, grilled, or roasted. The ears may also be used as a topping on tacos and burritos, incorporated into salsas and guacamole, served as a side dish, or cooked down into a creamy corn soup. In addition to fresh applications, bicolor can also be used in baking and for making homemade ice cream. It is important to note that the kernels will become starchy when cooked for extended periods of time. Bicolor corn pairs well with tomatoes, avocados, peppers, zucchini, summer squash, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cheese, and butter. The ears will keep for a couple of days when stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Bicolor corn is an excellent source of vitamins A and C as well as dietary fiber and protein. It also contains folate, thiamin, B6, and potassium.
The kernels of bicolor corn are best enjoyed fresh, as they lose their flavor and texture with extended cooking times. Fresh bicolor corn should be refrigerated in a plastic bag and can last up to two weeks. Canned or processed bicolor corn is available year-round for quick and easy recipes. The ears may be sliced off the cob, steamed, boiled, grilled, or roasted to add a burst of color and flavor to any dish. Bicolor corn pairs well with tomatoes, avocados, peppers, zucchini, summer squash, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder cheese and butter. The ears will keep for a couple of days when stored in the refrigerator. Enjoy bicolor corn in salads, stir-fried dishes, tacos and burritos, or as a side dish. When canned or processed bicolor corn is used it’s important to note that the kernels will become starchy when cooked for extended periods of time. Bicolor corn can also be used in baking and for making homemade ice cream.
