new generation corn germ oil production line in lesotho

   
new generation corn germ oil production line in lesotho
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • new generation corn germ oil production line in lesotho
  • What is corn germ oil processing by-products?
  • Corn (Zea mays L.) is one of the most relevant and cultivated cereals. During the processing of corn, especially in obtaining edible oil, large quantities of by-products are generated, called corn germ oil processing by-products. In this sense, this chapter provides...
  • What is corn germ oil?
  • Corn germ oil is a nutritious and healthy edible oil. It has a transparent golden yellow color and a fragrant fragrance. It is called ¡°liquid gold¡± by Western countries. Corn germ oil contains 80¨C85% of unsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and ¦Á-linolenic acid. The content of linoleic acid is as high as 56%.
  • Does corn germ oil contain linoleic acid?
  • The content of linoleic acid is as high as 56%. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize by itself, and an important component of human cells. Corn germ oil is also rich in natural vitamin E, which can effectively prevent atherosclerosis and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
  • What are the characteristics of corn oil processing by-product?
  • In general, it is verified that corn oil processing by-product has a dry matter content of 89.0%, crude protein around 10.6%, the crude fiber of 4.6%, ether extract close to 1.34%, in addition to calcium, phosphorus, several amino acids such as methionine, lysine, and tryptophan [22, 23, 24].