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Hanover White Sweet Corn 12 oz
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Hanover White Sweet Corn 12 oz

Hanover
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hanover White Sweet Corn (12 oz) is the little pantry staple you spot on the middle shelf of the canned goods aisle, elbow-to-elbow with other canned vegetables, beans, and ready-to-heat sides. Packaged in a compact metal can with a simple, family-minded label, it reads as an affordable, no-frills option for shoppers seeking convenience and familiarity. You might grab it during a weekly grocery run, a storm-prep trip, or when assembling a quick weeknight side dish — it’s the kind of item that appears in casseroles, succotash, tossed into salads, or drained and warmed next to grilled chicken. Hanover positions itself as a dependable value brand: approachable, multi-generational, and aimed at households that want predictable quality without gimmicks. The label is straightforward rather than flashy — no cartoon mascots or child-targeted design, and no organic seal if the ingredient list simply states “White Corn.” Any health halo comes from the single-ingredient declaration and modest calorie and sodium numbers (70 calories, 15 mg sodium), which suggest simplicity more than specialty. In plain terms the product is canned sweet corn — the corn has been cooked, packed, and sealed for shelf stability, a minimal processing step that preserves flavor and texture. Sensory impressions: bright, sweet kernels with a tender-crisp bite and a slightly starchy finish; the canned texture is softer than fresh grilled corn but reliably uniform. Rituals around it are domestic and pragmatic — draining, maybe a quick rinse, mixing into family recipes or spooning straight from a warmed saucepan — a quietly useful, comfortingly familiar grocery item in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

White, Corn..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single whole-food ingredient (white corn) and is canned without added salt, sugar, or additives, reflecting minimal processing (heat and sealing) rather than industrial reformulation.

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Common Questions about Hanover White Sweet Corn 12 oz

Hanover White Sweet Corn is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a side that packs in some nutrients without a lot of fuss. With only 70 calories per serving and 2 grams of fiber, it can fit nicely into a balanced diet, especially when paired with other veggies or proteins. Just remember, health can be subjective; it’s healthy for a quick, easy addition to meals, but not a replacement for whole, fresh foods.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
holiday-baking

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