Author Name: Dishit Nathwani
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As we know, Corn is the most popular grain across the globe. On the other hand, if you ask me how these grains undergo a wonderful process and are converted into oil. Then let me take you to a short brief through about this little tiny yellow grain.
Corn Oil and its benefits:
Corn Oil is the oil withdrawn from the granules of corn or in other words maize through several processes. Converting these grains into oil is a heavy process as the grains are exposed to high mechanical pressure in order to extract oil and are further subjected to chemical processes to get rid of impure substances, unpleasant odour and taste.
Process :
The Process of Conversion of corn oil into Oil involves different stages respectively :
- Hexane Extraction:
This mainly involves the extraction of oil from the granules of corn and subjecting it to a chemical process in order to remove any kind of Impurities. But Hexane can be harmful to health.
- Deodorization:
After Extraction of oil from the tiny grains of corn. The oil possesses foul smell or bad odour. This is the process that helps in removing or cleansing bad odour from the oil.
- Winterization:
The Presence of waxes and some solid fats are removed in the process of winterization. Without this process, in cold temperatures, there is a tendency of oils solidifying.
What is Refined Corn oil and GMO?
After the corn oil is extracted from the grains of corn and goes through chemical processes. It turns into a vegetable oil now, which is commonly used for cuisines and dishes. Now, this corn oil can even be refined.
After undergoing refining this refined corn oil serves as a boon as well as a bane. As it is subjected to refining, the granules undergo excessive pressure in order to make it consumable. The process is just as same as corn oil but just with refinement!
- But because of excessively oxidized compounds, this oil might increase the possibility of various diseases.
- Harmful Acrylamide is produced due to excessive heat exposure.
GMO or Genetically Modified Corn is an Inorganic way or using genetically obtained corn and extracting oil from them. The United States was known for growing the maximum amount of their corn genetically, in the year 2010. This kind of method is used to gain resistance from insects.
Is Corn oil Healthy? What other purpose does it serve?
You are aware that Mexico is known for corn. But, the actual production of corn oil took place in the United States and is well-known.
Coming to its benefits :
- It is said to serve purposes of various industries from soaps, textiles, beauty etc
- If you are fond of makeup and cosmetics then let me tell you it is used for Maquillage.
- This oil is quite rich in Vitamin-E, fats and calories for daily intake.
- Vitamin-E acts as an antioxidant to your body.
- There are good health effects as it is anti-inflammatory and other compounds which leads to a healthy heart.
- As it proves rich in antioxidants it helps in reducing the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and even slows down the lung cancer cells.
- Certain essential substances in Corn oil helps the body to block absorption of cholesterol this indirectly reduces the risk of heart diseases.
Is Corn oil useful?
If you have the same question on your mind then I definitely have an answer to your question.
Yes, Corn oil definitely is useful.
- It is used to prepare many delicacies and even used in the manufacturing of various products.
- It is converted into Biodiesel which can be used as a fuel for various engines.
- It is used for the purpose of Cleaning Industries.
- It has a wide variety of applications when compared to other oils.
- It can be used for frying or deep fry of various food items, as it resists from burning them and gives a crispy texture to your delicacy, which easily can’t be obtained from other oils.
- Due to its low cost, benefits and easy availability, it’s usually preferred by any homemaker (cook).
- From Baking, cooking, dry salads, and even frying, this oil surely helps you in making every dish presentable and gooey.
Is Corn oil Harmful?
In the prevailing generation if something has benefits then it equally has disadvantages too.
Similarly, Corn oil too has some advantages you might have not known.
- It has few health benefits too but it has excessive unhealthy fats too.
- This oil can easily be replaced with other alternative oil.
- May not prove to be the ‘healthiest’, as per expectations.
- It creates more or excessive smoke hindering the health of the cook.
- However, refining involves the use of harmful chemicals in order to purify it, which is definitely not heath-friendly.
- It lowers down the nutrient level of food and reduces flavour.
Hence it all depends on the consumer to make the wisest choice by taking less amount of risk when it comes to your health. Selecting Corn oil or refined corn oil completely is your decision as a Consumer.
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