Corn oil is a source of polyunsaturated fats, which is beneficial by not raising cholesterol levels. It is a food that is a good antioxidant due to its high content of vitamin E. Corn oil is very moisturizing for hair and skin.
Corn oil is a type of vegetable oil that is extracted from the germ of corn (maize) kernels. It is a widely used cooking oil due to its mild flavor, high smoke point, and versatility
FFA (As Oleic) 3% maximum
Moisture/ Impurities 0.5 % maximum
Retraction Index 1.4/19 1.4/40 (a) 20' C
Iodine Index 120 - 144
Saponification Number 187/192
Non Saponification matter 1.0% maximum
Soluble in petroleter 0.1% maximum
Sediment 0.3% maximum
Flash Point 121C minimum
Peroxide 2.0 MEQ 02/KG
Corn oil (maize oil) is oil extracted from the germ of corn (maize). Its main use is in cooking, where its high smoke point makes refined corn oil a valuable frying oil. It is also a key ingredient in some margarines. Corn oil is generally less expensive than most other types of vegetable oils.
Corn oil is also a feedstock used for biodiesel. Other industrial uses for corn oil include soap, salve, paint, erasers, rustproofing for metal surfaces, inks, textiles, nitroglycerin, and insecticides. It is sometimes used as a carrier for drug molecules in pharmaceutical preparations.
Almost all corn oil is expeller-pressed, then solvent-extracted using hexane or 2-methylpentane (isohexane).[1] The solvent is evaporated from the corn oil, recovered, and re-used. After extraction, the corn oil is then refined by degumming and/or alkali treatment, both of which remove phosphatides. Alkali treatment also neutralizes free fatty acids and removes color (bleaching). Final steps in refining include winterization (the removal of waxes), and deodorization by steam distillation of the oil at 232-260 C (450-500 F) under a high vacuum.
Crude Corn Oil is extracted from corn seeds without going through refining processes. It has a more intense color and flavor, in addition to containing natural impurities. Generally used in industry, it undergoes refinement to become suitable for human consumption, removing impurities and ensuring better quality and stability.
Iodine index 120-144
Saponification number 187/192
Non saponification matter 1.0% max
Soluble in petroleter 0.3%
Max flash point 121c min
Peroxide 2.0 meq 02/kg
Quality Maize Oil, Refined Corn Oil We offer crude as well as refined corn oil in bulk. Crude corn oil is a vegetable oil that still needs to be refined, and refined oil is ready to be consumed. Corn oil is also known as corn oil.
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