The funny thing about creamed corn is that, well, it doesn't have to contain cream. The store-bought canned varieties are almost always vegan because they use the “milk” from the cob and the liquid held inside the corn kernels to achieve a creamy consistency.

Does cream-style corn have milk in it?

Creamed corn aka cream-style corn, is a soupy version of sweet corn. ... Corn milk from the pulp is what makes it so creamy, but in homemade versions especially if using canned or frozen corn, milk and cream are often added, and the corn is blended partially to release some of its liquids.

What is canned creamed corn?

Creamed corn is a canned corn where the kernels are removed from the ear as well as the “milk” from the cob. The “milk” is removed by scraping the cob well with a knife and this removes the ends of the corn pieces that adhere to the cob as well as the sweet milky looking juice. YUM!