Ingredient

Com Oil

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Corn oil is used as a cooking oil for frying, baking, and sautéing due …

What it is

Corn oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the germ of corn (maize). It is a common cooking oil used in the United States. The extraction process typically involves milling the corn to separate the germ, followed by pressing or solvent extraction to obtain the oil.

Why it's used

Corn oil is used as a cooking oil for frying, baking, and sautéing due to its neutral flavor and relatively high smoke point. Manufacturers use it in a wide variety of processed foods, including salad dressings, baked goods, snacks, and margarines, where it contributes to texture and mouthfeel.

Health notes

Corn oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 fatty acids. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some research has explored the effects of high omega-6 to omega-3 ratios in the diet, though evidence is mixed. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated corn oil, and EFSA has also reviewed vegetable oils.

Allergen info

Corn is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. Therefore, corn oil is not considered a major allergen.

Products containing Com Oil

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Butch's Pizza Sausage, Cheese, Pepperoni, Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers Super Thin Crust Combination Pizza, Combination Pizza High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 231kcal 12.2Protein 12.2Fat 17.3Carbs Katie K Inc Whole Cashew Nuts, Honey Butter Cashewnut Nut & Seed Butters 543kcal 17.1Protein 34.3Fat 40Carbs Nasoya Foods USA, LLC Stir-Fry Korean Style Noodles With Savory Bean Flavored Sauce & Green Peas Topping, Savory Bean All Noodles High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 148kcal 3.8Protein 4.2Fat 24.1Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Artichoke & Kale Pot Pie With Navy Beans, Parmesan Cheese In A Flavorful Vegetable Sauce Topped With A Flaky Crust, Artichoke & Kale Pot Pie Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 101kcal 2.2Protein 4.8Fat 14.1Carbs Torn & Glasser Inc Peanut Butter & Chocolate Trail Mix, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 533kcal 13.3Protein 36.7Fat 46.7Carbs

Fabrica De Jabon La Corona Sa Pure Corn Oil Vegetable & Cooking Oils 929kcal 0Protein 100Fat 0Carbs Butch's Pizza Chili Pizza With Meat Sauce, Chili With Meat Sauce Pizza High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 242kcal 14.1Protein 12.1Fat 20.2Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Broccoli & Cheddar Homestyle Mac & Cheese Dierbergs Kitchens, Broccoli & Cheddar Homestyle Other Deli High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 165% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving 185kcal 7.1Protein 15Fat 7.1Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Banana Net Cake, Banana Nut Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 321kcal 3.6Protein 12.5Fat 48.2Carbs Torn & Glasser Inc White Caramel Cashew Clusters Candy High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 60.7Carbs Loco Ventures, Inc. Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 237kcal 7.0Protein 12.3Fat 39.5Carbs Ideas & More Falafel Bowl Other Deli 140kcal 3.4Protein 7.3Fat 16.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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