aby corn is the ear of maize (Zea mays L.) plant harvested young, especially when the silks have either not emerged or just emerged, and no fertilization has taken place, depending on the cultivar grown. The dehusked young ears of baby corn can be eaten as a vegetable, whose delicate sweet flavour and crispiness are much in demand. Importantly, baby corn is free from pesticides and its nutritional value is comparable to popular vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, eggplant and cucumber. Its by-products such as tassel, young husk, silk and green stalks provide good cattle feed.