I bought corn on the cob already pulled from their husks inside of a sealed bag that's been outside how long are they good for
It was from a produce stan/candyshop/forest but they were out in the sun I don't know for how long
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It was from a produce stan/candyshop/forest but they were out in the sun I don't know for how long
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By the way, frozen food is usually of top quality....picked at peak ripeness, blanched and/or frozen immediately.
Clearly, the kernels you have purchased have been off the stalk for much longer and did not benefit from sitting out in the sun.
I would cook it ASAP.
There is definitely the option of freezing it although once defrosted it might not be much better than a box of Birdseye that you'd find in the frozen veggies section of your nearby supermarket due to the produce stand's poor handling.
While you do not mention how much you purchased you could cook what you'd use immediately and freeze the rest. Depending on the quantity, you may want to portion out what you will freeze into single servings or more manageable sizes.
Best of luck.
Cobs that have been picked and exposed to sunlight will never be as good, but they are still good to be roasted or used to prepare corn-egg soup, corn chowder, or the distinctive "atol", a tasty sweet dessert Latin Americans love to enjoy on a rainy day.