Can corn husks produce citric acid by Aspergillus niger?
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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%.
How is corn germ oil extracted?
At present, there are many extraction methods for corn germ oil, and the traditional extraction method of corn germ oil is the pressing method. The pressing method is to squeeze the oil out through mechanical pressure, which is a method commonly used in oil factories.
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.