Baby Corn

Carefully check externally, bending to check crevices, one sample per batch. If your sample is infested, perform the ‘water check’.

  1. A white bowl should be used to create a contrast between an insect and its surroundings. The baby corn should be immersed in mildly salted warm water (1 tablespoon to a large bowl) for 3 to 5 minutes in the white bowl. There needs to be ample space for the water to surround and get to all areas. Overcrowding will prevent adequate access.  The bowl should be filled with as much water as possible (to maximise access) without overflowing.
  2. The baby corn should be swirled vigorously in the water.
  3. After soaking, remove the baby corn carefully so as not to remove any bugs that may be floating on the water surface. Also, be careful that any water dripping from the pieces drips back into the bowl.
  4. Carefully check the water surface and sides of the bowl for insects. Place a white plate below the water surface so that bugs will be seen against it. If unsure if a speck is dirt or an insect, remove it from the bowl and use a magnifying glass if necessary.
  5. The baby corn may be used if the first check is clear or after two consecutive clear checks.