
Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn, Golden Sweet
What You Should Know
Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn, Golden Sweet (8.75 oz) is a familiar pantry staple you’ll find in the canned vegetables aisle, shelved with other canned corn varieties, peas, green beans and tomato products. The small-format can is pitched toward shoppers who want a single-side serving or to keep a compact emergency stock. It fits quick weeknight dinners, potlucks or storm-prep shopping lists and is equally at home as an ingredient for salads, casseroles, succotash, corn bread batter or simple buttered corn. Del Monte positions this product as a legacy, family-friendly brand: mainstream, affordable and reliable, aimed at budget-conscious households and home cooks who appreciate convenience and recognizable branding. The label leans into “garden quality” imagery and health-forward buzzwords — non-GMO, preservative-free, sea salt — without organic certification; packaging copy highlights same-day packing and a BPA-conscious lining to reassure wary shoppers. In plain processing terms, this is a heat-sterilized canned vegetable: kernels are cooked and packed in water with salt to make a shelf-stable product, with minimal added ingredients. Sensory details emphasize bright golden kernels with a tender-crisp bite and straightforward sweet-corn flavor, lightly seasoned by sea salt; texture is plump and juicy rather than mushy when drained properly. Rituals around use are simple and domestic — open, drain, warm in a skillet with butter and herbs, or toss cold into salads — making it a quick finishing touch that evokes home cooking. Note: the product provides convenience and long shelf life, but the sodium level is notable for a small can.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Corn,, Water,, Sea, Salt..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed food: whole vegetable kernels preserved by cooking and canning with added water and sea salt. It lacks industrial additives typical of ultra-processed products but is not a minimally processed fresh food.
Explore Similar Products
Canned & Packaged Goods at Foodtown
See every Canned & Packaged Goods option at Foodtown
DEL MONTE products
Explore the full DEL MONTE lineup
Low Calorie Snacks
Light options under 150 calories
Gluten-Free Staples
Safe choices for celiac and gluten sensitivity
Dairy-Free Snacks
No milk, cheese, or dairy ingredients
Plant-Based Alternatives
Complete vegan grocery guide
Dye-Free Snacks
No artificial colors or dyes
Non-Ultra-Processed Snacks
Avoid the most heavily processed foods
Others also viewed

Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Tuna, Solid Light, Tonno in Olive Oil
Bumble Bee

Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Chicken Flavor 3.42 oz
Nissin

Del Monte Sweet Peas
DEL MONTE

Hunt's Tomato Paste No Salt Added
Hunt's

Chicken Of The Sea Solid White Tuna
Chicken of the Sea
Maruchan Instant Lunch, Chicken
Maruchan

Annie's Homegrown Macaroni and Cheese, Organic, Shells and Real Aged Cheddar
Annie's

Genova Albacore Tuna In Water
Genova

Nissin Cup Noodles, Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup
Nissin

Del Monte Fresh Cut Whole Kernel Corn Golden Sweet
DEL MONTE

Mott's Applesauce, Original
Mott's

Green Giant Whole Kernel Corn
Green Giant
Common Questions about Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn, Golden Sweet
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but this corn is a great source of fiber and low in calories, making it a decent choice for adding volume to meals without packing on the calories. It’s not loaded with added sugars or preservatives either, so if you're looking for a wholesome side or ingredient, it fits the bill nicely!
