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Should You Shuck Corn at the Store | Wilmington News
Shucking corn at the store? It’s a hot debate—some do it to spot bugs or blemishes before buying, especially with prices soaring. But etiquette experts say it’s fine only if you’re buying it and the store has a trash bin. Otherwise, tossing it back can ruin it for others and waste food. Plus, shucking too early dries out kernels and turns sugars to starch, killing flavor. Farmers say the husk is nature’s wrapper—and the whole plant’s useful! Instead, pick fresh corn by weight (heavier = juicier), squeeze for firmness, check silk (light brown & sticky = good), and look for tight, bright green…
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