Corn with an oil content level above 6% is designated ‘high oil corn’. The corn germ is the most important part of the kernel for oil production. Corn germ contains 35¨C56% oil, linoleic acid being the most common fatty acid (49¨C61.9%) . In addition, corn germ contains about 1¨C3% phosphatides, 1% sterols, and 1.5% FFAs.
What is the global corn oil market size?
The global corn oil market size was valued at USD 6.17 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 6.52 billion in 2024 to USD 11.80 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.69% during the forecast period. Corn or maize oil is a vegetable oil extracted from corn germs.
Can corn be used in oil production?
The potential of corn for this application lies primarily in the oil-containing co-products of industrial corn processing, such as corn germ and DDGS or CDS from starch and ethanol production.
Is corn an oil crop?
Corn or maize ( Zea mays L.) is an interesting oil crop that is produced in large quantities globally. In 2014, 1,060,107,470 and 3,189,137 t of corn crop and corn oil, respectively, were produced globally . Large amounts of corn are used in starch and ethanol production, and corn oil is a by-product.