FFA (%) NEN-EN-ISO 660 Max 0,1
Moisture (%) NEN-EN-ISO 662 Max 0,05
Impurities NEN-EN-ISO 663 Negative
Colour Lovibond (51/4 inch) NEN 6308 15Y, 1, 5R
Peroxide Value at loading (meg/kg) NEN-EN-ISO 3960 Max 1,0
Relative density at 20oC NEN-EN-ISO 3961 0,91-0,93
Meltingpoint (of fat phase) (oC) Own method 125-140

FFA (as Lauric): 0.07% max
Moisture: 0.1% max
Iodine Value (wijs): 7-12
Peroxide Value, mEq/Kg: 1.0 max
Saponification Value: 250-264
Unsaponifiable Matter: 1.0%max
Slip Melting Point: 23-26 deg C
Color: 1.0 max RED; 10.00 max YELLOW
Fatty Acid Composition: (Actual Analysis)
Caproic Acid, C6:0.4%
Caprylic Acid, C8:6.5%
Capric Acid, C10:5.6%
Lauric Acid, C12:44.8%
Myristic Acid, C14:19.8%
Palmitic Acid, C16:10.4%
Stearic Acid, C18:2.9%
Oleic Acid, C18:1:7.6%
Linoleic Acid, C18:2:2.0%
Solid Fat Content at 10 deg Celsius: 100%
20 deg C: 30.8%
25 deg C: 0%

Corn oil is oil extracted from the germ of corn. Its main use is in cooking, where its high smoke point makes refined corn oil a valuable frying oil. It is also a key ingredient in some margarines. Corn oil is generally less expensive than most other types of vegetable oils.