Refined Corn Oil (also referred to as Maize Oil) is extracted specifically from the nutrient-dense germ portion of corn kernels (Zea mays). Renowned for its rich reddish-golden color, pleasant light taste, and superior frying endurance, Corn Oil stands out in commercial foodservice and industrial snack production. The refining process strips all residual waxes, insolubles, and odorants while protecting the natural phytosterols and tocopherols that give corn oil its celebrated frying stability.
During wet milling of corn for starch production, the germ is separated, washed, dried, and conditioned. The germ is passed through screw presses to extract the initial raw oil, followed by solvent extraction. Crude corn oil contains higher levels of natural waxes and phospholipids than other oils; hence, our refining process employs dual-stage enzymatic degumming, caustic neutralization, deep bleaching, intensive multi-pass refrigeration winterization (dewaxing) at 4°C, and deodorization under deep vacuum to ensure a crystal-clear, high-stability oil that will not cloud at room temperature.
Corn oil is naturally enriched with plant sterols (phytosterols)—compounds that compete with dietary cholesterol absorption in the digestive tract, actively assisting in reducing total serum cholesterol levels. It is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (approx. 55% linoleic acid) and monounsaturated oleic acid (approx. 28%), offering an abundance of natural Vitamin E (ubiquinone and gamma-tocopherol) for cellular protection.
Laboratory tested in accordance with AOCS and CODEX Alimentarius international standards.
| Parameter / Test Method | Specification Limit / Guaranteed Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, bright reddish-golden liquid at 25°C |
| Taste & Odor | Mild, pleasant, characteristic pure maize note, non-rancid |
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA as Oleic) | Max 0.10% |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter | Max 0.05% |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | 103 – 128 g I2/100g |
| Peroxide Value | Max 1.0 mEq O2/kg at loading |
| Saponification Value | 187 – 195 mg KOH/g |
| Refractive Index (40°C) | 1.465 – 1.468 |
| Relative Density (20°C/20°C) | 0.917 – 0.925 |
| Smoke Point | Min 232°C (450°F) |
| Cold Test (5.5 hrs at 0°C) | Passes (No wax haze or sediment) |
| Color (Lovibond 5¼" Cell) | Max 3.0 Red / 30 Yellow |
| Phytosterols Content | Min 800 – 1,200 mg / 100g |
Preferred worldwide for deep-frying potato chips, tortilla crisps, doughnuts, and french fries because it produces an appetizing golden crunch and clean mouthfeel without greasiness. Its high thermal stability resists polymer formation and foaming during extended commercial frying cycles. Also widely used in bakery doughs and margarine manufacturing.
Spot Price: $825 USD / MT (CIF). Submit your tonnage and destination port for an expedited quotation.
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