kernel corn

Off-the-cob pieces

Kernel corn is corn that has been removed from the cob, sold as individual kernels rather than on the ear.

The term distinguishes it from corn on the cob or creamed corn: a can of kernel corn, whole kernel corn.

Most canned and frozen corn is kernel corn.

Related

husk · ear · hominy · grits · succotash · vegetable · starchy · polenta · Thanksgiving · ethanol · produce · cereal · high fructose · animal feed · tassel · tortilla · stalk · masa

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form/presentation

kernel corncorn on the cob

Whole kernel-covered ear

ear of corn · corn cob · field corn

corn presentation format

kernel corncorn on the cob

Whole kernel-covered ear

cream corn · creamed corn

Family

kernel, corn, kernels, corns, corny, cornmeal, cornfield, cornstalk, corncob

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G