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Maize oil

Maize oil is liquid oil extracted from the germ of maize kernels, used for frying, sautéing, baking and dressings with a mild flavour.

Maize oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Maize oil

Maize oil, also called corn oil, is an edible oil obtained from the germ of maize kernels. It is sold as a liquid cooking oil and is used for frying, sautéing, baking, and dressings. The record refers to the oil, not to maize kernels, cornmeal, or the germ itself.

The oil is typically pale yellow and fluid at room temperature, with a mild flavour that is less prominent than many unrefined seed oils. Refined oil is a common retail form; less-refined products, where available, can have a more noticeable aroma and taste. Processing and whether the oil is blended with other oils can affect its culinary character.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Corn oil

English

Oil, maize

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Maize oil nutrition & diet

Maize oil nutritional value

Reference: Oil, maize

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
884.3kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
100.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Refined, unrefined, and blended oils are not interchangeable for nutrition comparisons; frying and other cooking can also alter the oil and the finished food.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3 — F006170 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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