Everything you need to know, from pick-your-own to your plate!
Because corn is at its peak at this time of year, we’re eagerly awaiting the first light of August! We hurry to cook it to (finally!) rediscover its crunchy texture and sweet taste. The arrival of corn on our plates is so festive that we make it a real date. Because long before it’s Quebec’s favourite food, it’s first and foremost an experience, an activity, with which we’re delighted to renew our acquaintance. Always! Find out why.
Harvest, munch and enjoy
Originally from Mexico(1), corn is now grown in fields all over the world, and Quebec is no exception. Local artisans grow no fewer than twenty varieties, including the most popular, known as sweet corn. Whether yellow or two-tone, it’s mainly this corn that you can pick, buy at the market or directly from your favorite grower.
Did you know?
- Although corn is grown as a cereal, it is considered a vegetable when cooked, and botanically falls into the fruit category.(1)
- Corn is recognized worldwide as one of the most important starchy foods. Flours, starches and semolinas, among others, are made from its kernels.(1)
- An ear of corn can contain from 700 to… 1000 kernels!(3)
- Of course, there’s yellow, yellow and white corn, but some varieties are mauve, green and even red.
If there’s one traditional activity in Quebec, it’s pick-your-own. As the seasons change, you’re invited to take to the field to pick the freshest fruits and vegetables you’ve ever eaten. As an added bonus, it’s a chance to meet the passionate people behind the crop and learn about their know-how. There’s a lot of work behind every grain, and harvesting is the final stage.
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