Corn oil

Corn oil

CORN OIL (MAIZE OIL) – PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

(Refined • Winterized • Crude)

Corn oil is extracted from the germ of maize kernels and is widely used for cooking, frying, food processing, and industrial applications such as biodiesel.


1. PRODUCT TYPES

  1. Refined, Bleached & Deodorized (RBD) Corn Oil – Edible

  2. Winterized Corn Oil – Premium Frying Grade

  3. Crude Corn Oil (CCO) – Industrial/Biodiesel


2. REFINED CORN OIL (RBD) – FOOD GRADE

Parameter Specification
Appearance Clear, light yellow
Odor/Taste Bland, neutral
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) ≤ 0.1% (as oleic acid)
Moisture & Volatiles ≤ 0.1%
Insoluble Impurities ≤ 0.05%
Peroxide Value ≤ 1.0 meq O₂/kg
Iodine Value 100 – 128 g I₂/100g
Saponification Value 187 – 195 mg KOH/g
Density @ 20°C 0.917 – 0.925 g/mL
Smoke Point ≥ 230–238°C
Flash Point ≥ 300°C
Color (Lovibond) ≤ 2 Red
Phosphorus ≤ 10 ppm
Iron ≤ 1.5 ppm
Copper ≤ 0.1 ppm
Unsaponifiable Matter ≤ 1.5%
Shelf Life 24 months

3. WINTERIZED CORN OIL (WCO)

Specially treated for clarity at low temperatures; ideal for salad & frying oils.

Parameter Specification
Wax Content ≤ 10 ppm
Cloud Point ≤ 0°C
Color Clear, bright
FFA ≤ 0.1%
Moisture ≤ 0.1%

4. CRUDE CORN OIL (CCO)

Unrefined oil for refining, biodiesel, and industrial uses.

Parameter Specification
FFA 1.0 – 5.0%
Moisture & Impurities (M&I) ≤ 1.0%
Phosphorus ≤ 300–800 ppm
Color Dark yellow to brown
Odor Strong, characteristic

5. TYPICAL FATTY ACID PROFILE

Fatty Acid % Range
Linoleic Acid (C18:2) 45 – 60%
Oleic Acid (C18:1) 25 – 35%
Palmitic Acid (C16:0) 10 – 15%
Stearic Acid (C18:0) 1.5 – 3%
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (C18:3) ≤ 1.5%

6. PACKAGING OPTIONS

  • PET bottles: 1L, 2L, 5L

  • Jerry cans: 10L / 20L

  • Steel or plastic drums: 190–200kg

  • IBC tanks: 1000L

  • Flexi-tanks: 22–24 MT

  • Bulk tankers


7. APPLICATIONS

Food Grade (RBD & Winterized)

  • Cooking and deep frying

  • Snack production (chips, extruded foods)

  • Salad oils & mayonnaise

  • Margarine & shortening production

Industrial Uses

  • Biodiesel (UCOME)

  • Cosmetics

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Soap & surfactants


8. CERTIFICATIONS (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

  • ISO 22000 / HACCP

  • GMP

  • Halal

  • Kosher

  • SGS / Intertek Inspection

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