Sugar King F1
Sugar King is a tropical hybrid sweet corn that has strong plant vigour and a strong root system, making it tolerant to lodging.
The corn ears are yellow, big in size, and with good tip filling.
Sugar King F1 hybrid is a well-performing hybrid developed for tropical conditions. It has strong plant vigour, good eating quality, and high yield.
Ears are uniform in size with excellent husk cover and fully filled until the tip. Kernels are straight in a row, yellow, sweet, and tender.
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Sugar King F1: Product characteristics
Variety name: Sugar King F1
Origin: Thailand.
Variety features: Large cob, very sweet in taste, and good shelf life.
Sweetness: Brix-13 (Brix is a measurement of sweetness).
Colour: Yellow.
Early maturity: 71 to 73 days.
Length(cm): 20 to 21.
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Health Benefits of corn
The high amount of fibre present in corn helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, has been seen to be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
Being rich in folate, corn helps the generation of new cells, especially important before and during pregnancy.
Those suffering from anaemia have shown positive effects after consuming corn.
The pantothenic acid present in corn helps the physiological functions of the body.
Owing to the presence of thiamin, corn has been said to help in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Corn has been found to be helpful in treating kidney problems, including renal dysfunction.
Regular consumption of corn, in moderate quantities, has been associated with better cardiovascular health.
The beta-cryptoxanthin in corn makes it good for the health of the lungs cryptoxanthin and may even help prevent lung cancer.
The insoluble fibre in corn makes it good for those suffering from common digestive ailments, like constipation and haemorrhoids.