Corn Oil
Corn Oil is obtained from the fatty kernel of corn. The annual corn plant (Zea mays) belongs to the true grasses family (Poaceae). The corn kernels have a fatty oil content of between 30 and 45 percent. Corn originally comes from Central and South America, but is now mainly grown in North America.
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High in natural vitamin E
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Palmitic acid
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Linoleic acid
This product has the following features:
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Linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2), oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1) and palmitic acid (C16:0) dominate its fatty acid spectrum.
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High in phytosterols
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High in natural vitamin E
Foods
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Ideal for the production of margarine, mayonnaise, diet foods and baby foods
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Preferred for salad oil, for deep-frying and pan-frying
Cosmetics
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Used in the production of soaps, hair care products, face and body powders
Pharmaceuticals
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Implemented for coating coat tablets and pills
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Carrier for immunosuppressants and injections
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Ingredient in topical applications
Animal nutrition & care
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Used in animal nutrition
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Particularly applicable for veterinary vaccines
Chemistry & technology
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Raw material for lubricants and leather care products
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Used in the production of insecticides, paint, varnish substitutes, anti-rust agents and textiles