4700 BC Sweet Corn Are Fresh And Flavorful

There’s something about a piping hot portion of corn with a hearty dollop of butter, some lime juice and salt. Don’t you think so? Undeniably fresh and addictive, somewhere in the early 2000’s buttered corn became a big part of the Indian street food scene.

While studying about new launches, our team of researchers found an instant version by 4700 BC. By instant we mean, there’s no need to boil or season the corn. All you need to do is open the cup and heat it. Our 4700 BC Sweet Corn review is based upon parameters like taste and texture. 

Should you buy this or skip it?

Must-know details are mentioned in the table below. 

What were we looking for when reviewing 4700 BC Sweet Corn?

The taste and texture were the prime focus. In addition to these, we also gauged the ingredients, the price, and how convenient or travel-friendly the packaging was. 

1. Taste

First and foremost, we recorded how the corn kernels tasted before adding the seasoning. Fresh, sweet, or bitter like they’ve gone bad, how was the taste? Is there any flavor of brine? 

Next, we moved to the seasoning. Does it have bold flavors or were the mild? Did it require adjustments? How close do the flavors come to the labelled tags?

2. Texture

Juicy, soft, and well-boiled, this was the bite we were looking for. How did 4700 BC Sweet Corn fare? Were the corn plump and large or small and shriveled? 

3. Other Parameters

Here, we observed and recorded the price, packaging, ingredients, shelf life. 

Our experience with the three variants of 4700 BC Sweet Corn has been shared in the following section. 

Price + Packaging

The corn kernels are packed in a transparent, plastic cup, with a sealed lid and a plastic spoon.  This cup is placed inside a cardboard cup holder. This holds all information regarding the brand, nutrition information, price, and more. 

One cup holds 80 grams of product and is priced at Rs 80/- with a six months shelf life. 

Main Ingredients

This is made with sweet corn (88%), water, and iodised salt (1%). The seasoning is made with maltodextrin, sugar, dehydrated vegetables (onion, garlic, tomato), iodised salt, modified starc (INS 1422), dextrose, mixed spices, hydrolyzed protein (corn), edible vegetable oil (palm oil & sunflower oil), anticaking agent (INS 551), sequestrant (INS 451 (I)), flavor enhancer (INS 627, INS 631), acidity regulator (INS 330).

This variant offers 84 Kcal per 100 grams. This value is identical to regular boiled sweet corn. 

How did we prepare this?

There were no clear instructions on the pack, specifically whether the seal needs to be opened, and if yes, partially or completely. We put the cup in the microwave without opening the seal and it blasted open inside, as it was heating up. Hence, we recommend partially opening the seal. 

Our Experience

Other than the unclear instructions, we had a pretty good experience with this product. 

The corn kernels seemed to be of good quality as they were large-sized and plumped up well after heating in the microwave. They had a nice bite too. 

Fortunately, there was no flavor or aftertaste of brine. This would have ruined the entire experience. The corn kernels had that natural sweetness which we liked. As for the BBQ flavor, it was quite delicious. BBQ flavors are characterized by smoky, savory, spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet tasting notes. 4700 BC Sweet Corn seasoning showcased these flavors really well. 

Price + Packaging

The packaging and net quantity are identical to the above variant. 4700 BC Sweet Corn in Natural is priced at Rs 75/-

Main Ingredients

The ingredients are sweet corn (88%), water, and iodised salt (1%).

It provides 84 Kcal per 100 grams. 

How did we prepare this?

This time, we opened the seal a little bit to allow steam to escape while heating in the microwave. No mishaps at this stage and it took 30-60 seconds. 

Our Experience

The overall quality (taste and texture) of the corn kernels was consistent throughout the three variants. The same plumpness, juicy bite, and freshness were retained. In terms of taste, the innate sweetness of sweet corn was present. The salt was adding sparingly. No complains over this, as it gives the liberty to adjust the seasoning as desired. 

Price + Packaging

The Lemon Pepper variant was also packed like the other two variants but it had a lime green hued holder. Priced at Rs 80/-, this holds 82 grams of content and has a shelf life of six months. 

Main Ingredients

This contains sweet corn (88%), water, and iodised salt. The seasoning is made with iodised salt, sugar, black pepper, lemon powder, parsley, spices, acidity regulator (INS 330), flavor enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), anticaking agent (INS 551) and turmeric. 

The caloric values are lower, 100 grams of 4700 BC Sweet Corn in Lemon Pepper has 67 Kcal. 

How did we prepare this?

We opened the seal slightly and let the cup heat in our microwave for 45 seconds. One done, we added the seasoning, mixed everything well, and commenced tasting. 

Our Experience

The Texture is 100% identical to the other variants. Large-sized, plumped, juicy- just like we make at home.
As for the flavor of the seasoning, there is a great balance maintained. The lemon and pepper flavors are mild and they give the sweetness of corn a chance to shine. All-in-all, the flavors are in sync.

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We had a positive experience with 4700 BC Sweet Corn. It is easily one of the good corn-centric snacks in the aisle. Not only were they juicy and plump, but the natural sweetness of corn was retained very well. The seasonings were true to their labels.

Of the three we reviewed, which would you prefer trying first?