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Corn oil

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Corn oil

Corn oil (also called maize oil) is a type of cooking oil. It comes from the fat in the germ of corn seeds. It is a cheap oil compared to others.[1] It is commonly used in frying at high heats.[2]

Composition

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Corn oil is 12.9% saturated fat, 27.6% monounsaturated fat, and 54.7% polyunsaturated fat.[3]

References

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  1. "U.S. corn oil prices 2020/21". Statista. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  2. "What Are the Best Oils for Frying?". Taste of Home. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  3. "Corn oil, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking, fat composition, 100 g". US National Nutrient Database, Release 28, United States Department of Agriculture. May 2016. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2017.