A refined pale yellow oil produced from dried, crushed corn kernels, corn oil is an odorless, flavorless oil that can be used virtually interchangeably with other vegetable oils such as canola, peanut, and soybean. Due to its high smoke point, it is a good choice for frying and sautéing. It is used as an ingredient in many desserts, pastries, and confections. It is low in saturated fats. Polyunsaturated corn oil is cholesterol free and is a major component of most margarines.
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