Corn Can “Soup” Isn’t Just Water – It’s Essential for Quality, But Consider Your Needs
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – November 20, 2025 – โFor years, many haveโค questioned the liquid found in cans of corn, frequentlyโค enough dismissing it as mere water. However, โindustry experts confirm the broth is a crucial component in maintaining the quality, marketability, and storage stability of canned sweet corn. The liquidโฃ isn’t simply added for volume; it’sโข vital for preventing theโ kernels from drying โฃout and losing sweetness during the high-temperature sterilization process inherent in canning.
The broth serves to provide sufficient moisture, โฃcontrol acidity, and preserve the corn’s sweetness. Thisโฃ standard applies equally to both domestic and international manufacturers.
Butโ can you use it? โThe answer is nuanced.Cannedโ corn broth can be incorporated into cooking – โฃvegetables, soups, and buttered corn are all possibilities – butโ mindfulโ consideration of โits sugar โandโ salt content is essential. It’s particularly useful in dishesโค where a sweet corn flavor โis desired or where a sterilized liquid is needed.
Conversely, those managing their diet, aiming to reduce sugar and sodium intake, or seeking to minimize exposure to potential environmental hormones should discard the broth. Rinsing the corn โkernels in cold waterโฃ can further reduce residual sugar โand additives.
The same principle applies to canned fruits. The liquid โin these cansโข is typically a sugar syrup used for preservation.Given the fruit’s inherent sugar content, discarding the broth is often the healthiestโ choice. Canned peaches, pineapples, and cherries all utilize thisโ method, with varying sugar concentrations in the liquid.
To enjoy canned โฃcorn more healthily: rinse the kernels in a sieveโ with cold water if consuming them directly, discard the broth when using in salads, and adjust seasoning accordingly when incorporating them into โsoups or stir-fries.โ to prevent metal oxidation, transfer any โขremaining contentsโข to an โairtight โขcontainer and refrigerate for use within one โday of opening.
