The best brands of canned corn in Russia for 2020

Corn is a healthy product that nutritionists recommend including in the menu of people of different ages. Indeed, corn contains many vitamins (for example, C and B), micro and macro elements (including potassium and magnesium). But they love this product, of course, for its pleasant sweetish taste, for which the plant was named "sugar".

Ordinary corn is a seasonal product and is appreciated by amateurs precisely harvested as milk grains with a thin delicate shell and a lot of juice inside. This corn is called "young", it is boiled or canned for good.

Canned corn, available all year round, has long been a popular ingredient in various salads, soups or side dishes on the table of Russians. This is not surprising, because even in the preserved state, this product retains most of its useful properties, and is also affordable.

What is important to know about the beneficial ingredients of corn kernels

The main constituents of products obtained from processed corn are vegetable proteins, fats and carbohydrates (starch and sucrose). Therefore, the dishes are quite nutritious (about 119 kC per 100 g). However, this is already 3 times less than that of cereals, the energy value of which averages about 300 kC per 100 g. Therefore, corn side dishes can be called dietary.

Sucrose allows corn to be used as a healthier replacement for sweets. Indeed, some varieties do not even require additional sweetening. Therefore, dishes made from it are often recommended for feeding children over 3 years old. And the high starch content in the cobs and seeds promotes muscle fiber formation and helps supply energy to nerve cells.

In addition to the above components, the plant contains fiber, it also contains many vitamins, macro- and microelements that are useful for the body.

The vitamin composition includes group B (B1 and B2), as well as ascorbic acid (almost 5 mg of vitamin C per 100 g), PP, L and D. The amount of vitamin A is more than 3 mg per 100 g.

Macronutrients are represented primarily by potassium and magnesium, which are beneficial for muscles and the nervous system. There is a relatively large amount of phosphorus in grains, which allows you to keep your teeth and bones in good shape.

The trace elements in maize (one of the names of the plant) are primarily iron, iodine, as well as pectins, linoleic and glutamic acids. Glutamic acid, for example, helps improve memory and brain function. Corn pectins have anti-tumor properties.

Like all other foods, corn is not recommended for a number of diseases, the list of which is small. In particular, with an exacerbation of gastrointestinal ulcers, it cannot be used. The presence of maize in the diet is not recommended and with increased blood clotting, thrombophlebitis and varicose veins.

In general, corn dishes are useful for the smooth functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improving metabolism, cleansing the body of toxins (especially young ones), has choleretic and diuretics.It has also been found that eating corn kernels reduces the risk of colon cancer.

The best brands of canned corn

To dispel the myths that canned corn is an unhealthy product because of the GMOs and pesticides it contains, research was conducted by the state non-profit organization Roskachestvo, which is designed to monitor the compliance of goods on the Russian market with standards.

An objective study identified brands and manufacturers that you can trust. At the same time, a positive conclusion was made - there were no GMOs and pesticides in canned food (and more than 30 samples of different brands were examined).

In addition to Russian brands, brands from Thailand (Lorado), Hungary (GLOBUS), Poland (Jamar), Belarus (Frau Marta) were presented.

Globe (GLOBUS)

Hungarian brand, but made in the Kuban.

Canned corn of the GLOBUS brand entered the top five not only in terms of quality, but also in terms of the taste of the product. A well-known brand originally from Hungary, which has existed on the market since the 20s of the last century, is trying to follow quality standards to this day.

Globus canned food produced at the Bonduelle-Kuban plant is most often sold in Russia. During the inspection, it turned out that the product meets the leading quality standard developed by Roskachestvo. Consumers also often choose canned food of this brand for a good price-quality ratio (costs from 44 rubles).

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Lutik

A global brand of products with its own production in Russia.

The Lutik brand is quite popular with buyers from Russia due to the quality of goods (the company specializes in canned food) and flexible pricing policy. Despite the fact that more than half of the goods under this brand are produced in factories with modern equipment in China, the Russian market was filled with canned food under this brand, also produced in the Kuban.

The products of this brand have received excellent ratings from both experts and buyers.

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Nurse

Russian brand of affordable goods.

The Kormilitsa brand entered the top ten according to the results of laboratory tests of Roskachestvo. The company's products are also produced in the South of Russia in the immediate vicinity of the growing area.

Canned food Nursery vacuum-packed sugar corn was recognized as of high quality, because it met not only the mandatory requirements of the legislation, but also the leading Roskachestvo standard.

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Eating at home

A brand to trust.

The Eat Doma brand was promoted on the Russian food market thanks to the trust that customers have in the famous TV show host Yulia Vysotskaya. This company produces a wide range of good quality food products. The brand is Russian and everything is produced on the territory of the Russian Federation, which cannot but have a positive effect on the price.

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Self-assembled tablecloth

Russian budget option.

Sugar selected corn under the brand name "Skatert-Samobranka" is presented mainly in chain stores (Auchan, O'key, Magnit and Lenta).The geography of growing raw materials for the products of the BVK group, which is mainly engaged in canning vegetables, is quite wide (Russia and the CIS countries). Currently, most of the raw materials are grown in Russia.

The taste of canned food of this brand is exceptionally good, buyers noted that there are a lot of grains in the jars, but little liquid. Pleasantly pleased with the price, the presence of markings in the established places (on the hardware, not on the label) and compliance with leading quality standards.

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Bonduelle

Worldwide quality standard.

Canned corn grains under the Bonduelle brand are made from plants from the south of Russia, harvested and processed in compliance with the modern technology developed by the French brand. The finished dish has a delicate texture. You can find different packaging options from mini to standard size.

The Bonduelle plant is located in the Kuban, which allows you to collect and preserve corn very quickly, because it is grown in the same region. Products under the Bonduelle brand are produced at the Kuban plant belonging to this company.

According to the results of tests and customer surveys, this product is consistently in the lead thanks to high quality raw materials. Canned grains of the same size and with a thin shell, juicy. The product meets not only the mandatory requirements of the standard, but also surpasses them in several respects.

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Solvita

Brand from Slavyansk.

Despite the foreign sound, this brand is also from Russia. Canned food under the Solvita brand is produced in the city of Slavyansk, located in the Kuban region. The production is located in close proximity to agricultural land in the South of Russia.

Solvita canned food undergoes quality control at all stages: from harvesting grains to conservation. The plant has a laboratory that allows you to check for compliance with all the requirements of GOST, both finished products and raw materials. The manufacturer has received awards from various industry competitions.

However, buyers note that the liquid in the brine is too salty, which degrades the taste. The price of canned food is relatively low.

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Lorado

Brand from sunny Thailand.

Lorado brand canned sweet corn is produced by Luck Siam Trade Co. in Thailand. The brand has been present on the Russian market for a long time (over 10 years). The place of growth affects the taste of the product, because under the influence of a large amount of sunlight, more sucrose is formed in the grains.

In the course of research by Roskachestvo, the products of this brand received positive evaluations (no impurities, no GMOs and pesticides, they comply with the standards setting requirements for products in this category).

However, the proportion of corn grain in a jar is slightly less than in other canned food (not 80%, but only 64%), although this is stated on the packaging.

Customers note the pleasant taste of the dish, but they say that small fragments of grains may be present in canned food, the key does not always open normally. The price of this type of canned food is average.

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Natur Bravo

Naturally from Moldova

The product manufactured under this brand, namely canned sweet corn, received one of the first places among the experts of the Roskontrol organization, which also carries out independent checks of the quality of goods in Russia.

Moldova has been known as a producer of quality agricultural products since the times of the USSR. However, the Natur Bravo brand is new on the Russian market. The cannery of this company is located in the city of Chisinau.

Corn under the Natur Bravo brand received high marks from experts for compliance with standards, naturalness, safety and good taste.

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Green Giant

From France with love.

According to customer surveys, one of the leaders in the category of taste is products under the brand name Green Giant (canned corn). The specialization of this brand is precisely canned legumes and cereals. The plants are grown for the Mistral company (brand owners) in agricultural land near the town of Seretram in the south of France.

Products under the brand name Green Giant are distinguished by high quality raw materials and excellent end result.

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Where were the inconsistencies found

According to the requirements of the state standard, canned sweet corn must contain only 4 quality ingredients: grains, water, sugar and salt. In addition, a number of requirements are imposed on the components themselves, on the appearance of the grains and on the marking.

As a result of inspections by Roskachestvo and Roskontrol, deficiencies in the products of some brands were identified. For example, Green Ray (low-quality filling fluid), Boyarin, Vkusvill, Globus, which is produced for the chain of stores of the same name, Uncle Vanya, Lenta (inconsistencies in labeling).

Inconsistencies (albeit minimal) were also found in Heinz products (grain appearance), which produces products of a high price category. Maize under the Frau Marta brand did not fully pass the taste control (the grains were tough).

How to choose the right canned corn

Large chain stores usually offer a wide range of canned corn from various manufacturers. At the same time, you can find trademarks not only from Russia, but also from Hungary, Poland, China, Thailand, Moldova and Belarus.

Interestingly, the world-famous French firm Bonduelle not only supplies the Russian market with its own canned food from vegetables grown in southern Russia (in the Kuban, in the Krasnodar Territory), but also often fulfills orders for the production of products for other brands (Globus, “ We eat at home ”, etc.).

Therefore, when choosing canned food, one should be guided not only by well-known brands or the price level, but also by a number of objective criteria that are the same for all canned corn grains.

• Firstly, you need to pay attention to the expiration date (the date should be applied with indelible paint on the iron parts of the tanks) and the absence of deformation of the can. In this case, it is worth choosing canned food produced in the fall or summer, when the corn is ripe. Grain made from pre-dried raw materials gets into cans rolled at a different time (this applies to European and Russian producers)
• Secondly, it is worth trusting products bearing the GOST marking. After all, the requirements of the standard recommend the presence of only grains, water, salt and sugar in canned food in certain proportions and of the appropriate quality.
• Thirdly, you must carefully read the composition indicated on the package. Carbohydrates should not be more than 11-12 g per 100 g. If this threshold is exceeded, the dish contains too much sugar, which affects the benefits of eating.
• Fourth, you can shake the jar lightly to make sure the amount of grains is normal in relation to the liquid. Sometimes manufacturers add more water than provided by the standard and there is a risk of buying liquid for the price of grains. If the jar gurgles too much when shaken, it is best to leave it on the shelf.

Benefit at low cost

Following these simple tips, you can choose products of the appropriate quality and get maximum benefits at relatively low costs (after all, canned corn is a fairly affordable product).

And it is recommended for use by a very wide range of consumers. For example, it is suitable for the elderly because of the abundance of potassium, magnesium (prevention of osteoporosis) and a positive effect on metabolism.

Those looking to lose those extra pounds should also include this healthy plant-based product in their diet, as it promotes a long feeling of fullness and avoids uncontrolled snacks.

Corn grains will benefit schoolchildren, students, as it has been found that its use helps to improve attention and strengthen memory.