Vietnamese scientists create corn that can be eaten raw
Vietnamese scientists have created a sweet corn cultivar that could be eaten raw without any processing. Nguyen Van Ha, from the Institute of Plant Research and Development at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, said the SSW18 cultivar has high water content and low starch content. It can be eaten raw and its taste is similar to ripe fruits, said Nguyen Van Ha.
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