Why do people husk their corn on the cob in the store?!
Why do people husk their corn on the cob in the store?
I've always wondered why people husk their corn right in the grocery store before buying it. I could understand if corn was really hit or miss and you had to see if it was good or not.... but 99 times out of 100, the corn is just fine. So what am I missing?
Answers:
Husking corn is a messy job and people don't want to bring that mess home, so since they can do it right there in the store, it's a lot easier and cleaner
Some people do it because it takes a few ounces off the corn, since some stores sell corn by weight, not cob.
Others look at the kernels to see the color for ripeness or to see if the corn has any bruises.
I never do this, but I suppose it's to see if all the kernels are filled out and there isn't any rot or worms. I have brought home corn that had worms in it...yuck!
I do take a look under the husk, but I don't take all the husk off. I have wondered that myself. What? Are they looking for earwigs? Do they think it is right to make a huge mess for the produce guy to clean up? What? And don't you think the corn would get bruised on the way home? I want to get to the bottom of this!
I've often wondered also, but figured they didn't want the mess at home and wanted to make sure the corn they choose wasn't bruised////
to each and their own I guess lol* :)
Well, if its being sold by the weight then obviously for that reason and also because they can. No ones stopping them, just one of those little liberties people like to take. Like at Lone Star - an awesome steak house, they used to allow the patrons to leave peanut shells on the floor, no one would ever really do it at home but because they could they just did.
Because they don't want to husk it at home and make a mess. Originally, at a farm stand, you'd want to check to see the type of corn and if the ears/kernels looked good. But buying in the grocery, it's really just to avoid the mess
They are checking to see if the corn is any good, but not if they are removing the whole husk they are just plain nasty.
The Grocery store I go to leaves a big trash can out so you don't bring the mess home. I think they are just being nice. You can also check for bugs. I've found worms in my corn.
the stores here all have trash bins next to the corn so it's easy cleanup for the produce people.
i don't know why people husk them in the store though.
For the same reasons you don't want weeds in your lawn! LOL! They don't want to have to deal with that mess at home.
Often (and I mean often), the ear of corn isn't fully developed. Plus, all the corn silk and husk stuff is messy. I would much prefer the store to clean up the mess instead of taking garbage home with me.
two reasons: so they don't have the mess at home and so they can see if it is a good ear before purchasing.