Corn oil
corn oil
- Flavor and role
- Oil pressed from corn germ; refined, it is mild and has a high smoke point. Gives fried food a good crisp texture.
- Smoke point
- 230℃
- Typical dishes and uses
- Deep-frying, stir-frying, frying tortilla chips
- Substitutes
- Replace 1:1 with vegetable, soybean or sunflower oil.
- Storage
- Keep in a dark place at room temperature and use within 6 months of opening.
- Main countries
- United States · Mexico · China
Updated 2026-10-10