Corn oil (North American) or maize oil (British) is oil extracted from the germ of corn ( maize ). Its main use is in cooking, where its high smoke point makes refined corn oil a valuable frying oil. It is also a key ingredient in some margarines. Corn oil is generally less expensive than most other types of vegetable oils .
Is corn germ hard to process?
But because corn germ can be notoriously tough to process, it requires the right extraction equipment to press oil efficiently to get optimal returns. Here¡¯s what you need to know about processing corn germ to capitalize on the commercial value of its oil. Whole corn kernels only contain a small amount of fat, around 5% by weight.
How much oil does corn germ contain?
Here¡¯s what you need to know about processing corn germ to capitalize on the commercial value of its oil. Whole corn kernels only contain a small amount of fat, around 5% by weight. But the germ that remains after the starch is removed through wet processing can contain up to 50% oil by weight.
What happened to KPRL oil refinery?
Refinery operations stopped in September 2013. We certify or verify if a particular oil product or products meet the stipulated standards. We have an efficient pipeline network and truck loading facilities for oil products transfer. The acquisition of KPRL by KPC has been completed making KPRL a subsidiary of KPC