Refined Corn Oil

Listing ID #4923240

Corn oil is a germ oil and therefore contains quite a few more essential ingredients than regular seed oils. Corn oil distinguishes itself from other vegetable oils through its high content in essential fatty acids (56%), vitamin E, phytosterols and other important minor components such as coenzymes Q9 and Q10. Essential fatty acids (omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid) are essential biological elements that must be absorbed through food as the body itself is unable to synthesise them. The essential fatty acids in corn oil can help to: 
• Prevent high blood pressure. 
• Slow down diabetic effects. 
• Combat obesity. 
• Keep up the immune system.
Corn oil contains approx 45 mg vitamin E per 100 g. Vitamin E is important for the protection of cell membranes. It is a major antioxidant responsible for actively capturing free radicals. Phytosterols have a markedly favourable effect on cholesterol levels (lowering effect). Phytosterols and their derivatives decrease the intake of bad cholesterol (LDL), thereby reducing the chances of heart and vascular disease. Phytosterols also decreases the risk of colon cancer. Compared to other vegetable oils, corn oil has the highest phytosterol content. 
Applications :
As a result of its universal properties and high heat stability, corn oil is used for a wide range of applications:
• As general cooking oil it is used for frying, baking and deep-frying.
• Due to its rich flavour and high vitamin content it is used for cold preparations such as salads, sauces, mayonnaise and vinaigrettes. 
• In industrial applications as a stable frying oil in the snackfood industry.
• Due to its high vitamin E content, the oil is used for the treatment of skinburns, in cosmetics and also as baby oil