corn oil

Amount Per 1 tsp (4.5 g)1 tbsp (13.6 g)100 grams1 cup (218 g)100 grams

*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Corn oil is dark in color when unrefined. As it gets refined, it turns pale yellow in color. It has a nutty taste with a hint of corn as well. One can literally feel the taste of corn on the cob in the unrefined, cold pressed oil. However, refined and processed oils lose their aroma and much of the taste as well.

Health Benefits

1. Cholesterol Lowering Effect
Corn oil has received much attention in the recent years for its ability to lower blood cholesterol [1]. It is also being compared with olive oil to find out which oil performs better in terms of health benefits. Corn oil contains phytosterols in significant amount. These are sterol compounds that are derived from plant sources and are similar to cholesterol in structure. Many plant sterols have powerful ability to reduce absorption of cholesterol. Some others help the body to use more cholesterol so that there is less in the serum.