Baby corns (Zea mays L.) were treated with ascorbic acid and its derivatives (ascorbic acid,
ascorbic acid 2- phosphate and isoascorbate) in a concentration-dependent manner up to 1%. They were
dipped in each solution for 2 min and wrapped with PVC film prior to storage at 4°C for 8 days. The
treatments did not produce changes in weight loss and total sugar content. Phenolic content was
significantly different on day 2 of storage. However, the ascorbic acid treatment presented the lowest
Coliforms, Yeast and Mold. The results suggest that the ascorbic acid and isoascorbic acid could be used
to maintain the quality of baby corn by reducing coliforms, yeast and mold.