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].
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…
Why is corn oil produced in China?
Corn oil production reached 1.5 million tons, mainly because it became an essential type of edible oil in China . After extracting corn oil, some co-products are generated, such as corn germ bran . Corn by-products are generally used as a starting raw material for feed and food products [57, 58].
What fatty acids are in corn germ oil?
The main fatty acids in corn germ oil are linoleic (39¨C63%), oleic (20¨C42%), and palmitic (9¨C17%) . According to the same authors, several methods are used for the recovery of corn germ oil, such as pressing, solvent, extraction of aqueous, enzymatic, and supercritical fluid.