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Corn Oil
Corn Oil
Also known as: maize oil
Low concern
Corn oil is FDA GRAS, predominantly polyunsaturated (linoleic acid). Not an FDA-recognized major allergen.
Found in
12,959 products
What it is
Vegetable oil pressed/extracted from the germ of corn (Zea mays).
Cooking oil; high in polyunsaturated fats (linoleic acid).
Why it's flagged
- High omega-6 to omega-3 ratio if used heavily
- Refined oils may contain trace processing residues
What regulators actually say
"Corn oil is included on the FDA Food Additive Status List as GRAS for use in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as vegetable oil
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food ingredient
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