"Corn in the husk can last for up to a week. Corn that has been shucked should be used within a day. Even if you take your fresh corn home and cook it right away, the travel time from the store to your house will make a difference. Imagine buying a fresh sirloin steak, opening the package, and carrying it home unwrapped."
"Corn grows with a husk to protect it from the elements. It's like the peel on a banana. It preserves the part you want to eat, and no one peels their bananas in the store. If you've ever had leftover corn sitting in the fridge for a day or two, you know the kernels will start to wrinkle, dry out, and toughen up. Shucking your corn early kickstarts that process."
Keeping corn in its husk preserves moisture and flavor, allowing it to last up to a week. Once husked, corn should be used within a day because kernels begin to dry, wrinkle, and toughen. Travel time between store and home accelerates drying when corn is shucked early. Husking in the store exposes corn and reduces quality, and it creates waste and mess for others. Husking at home avoids inconvenience and preserves peak freshness. Simple at-home techniques can make shucking easier while maintaining corn quality for cooking and eating.
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