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.

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.

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.