complete line of corn germ oil in mozambique

   
complete line of corn germ oil in mozambique
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • complete line of corn germ oil in mozambique
  • 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 oil?
  • Corn oil, produced by solvent extraction or pressing, is a type of high-quality vegetable oil containing polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) . Although corn has great industrial potential, its grains are rich in starch and oil . Fatty acids found in corn are found in the germ with a value of approximately 85% .
  • 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.
  • 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].