What is Chirat Baby Corn
Chirat Pickled Baby Corn (Maiskölbchen / Epis de maïs) is a timeless classic of Swiss pantries. These are small ears of corn, harvested before full ripeness to ensure their tenderness, and preserved in a delicate flavored vinegar solution. The marinade gives them the typical sweet and sour flavor, while maintaining an extremely crunchy texture. They are a vegetarian and ready-to-use product.
Swiss tradition
The Chirat brand has been accompanying Swiss meals since 1859, standing for quality and tradition in vegetable preservation. The baby corn, together with gherkins and pearl onions, represent the ultimate garnish for typical winter dishes. A flavor rooted in the country's gastronomic memory, which guarantees the final customer a product with a familiar and reassuring taste, prepared according to a proven recipe.
Culinary features
The strength of this baby corn is the balance between the natural sweetness of the corn and the acidity of the vinegar, enhanced by a light note of turmeric extract that also gives an intense and bright yellow color. To the bite, they are firm and crunchy. From a nutritional point of view they are light, with only 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Professional kitchen use
In the catering sector, Chirat baby corn is the obligatory side dish for raclette, fondue bourguignonne and fondue chinoise services, where their acidic note cleanses the palate. They are equally valuable to enrich cold buffets, charcuterie boards, mixed salads and decorations for meat dishes. Thanks to their elegant shape, they visually enhance any presentation without requiring further preparation in the kitchen.
Format and storage
The product is supplied in a practical carton containing 9 glass jars of 350 g each. This format allows easy inventory management, opening only the amount needed for daily service. Closed jars can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Once opened, the jar must be stored in the refrigerator to maintain the crunchiness of the corn.
