Sweet corn, also known simply as corn or maize, is a type of cereal grain that is harvested at the immature stage when the kernels are tender, juicy, and sweet. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops globally. Sweet corn kernels are typically yellow or white in color, with a high sugar content that distinguishes them from field corn, which is grown primarily for animal feed and industrial purposes.