Corn oil refined

Description

1. Product Overview
Corn Oil Refined is a high-purity, neutral-tasting vegetable oil extracted from certified non-GMO corn germ and thoroughly refined via degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization. It is primarily utilized as a premium frying medium and ingredient oil in commercial food processing, as well as a high-purity base oil in oleochemical manufacturing. The key value proposition lies in its exceptional oxidative stability, high smoke point, and consistent fatty acid profile—offering food manufacturers extended fry-life and oleochemical producers a reliable, low-impurity feedstock. Strategically, it is critical for buyers seeking a cost-stable alternative to soybean or sunflower oil in volatile agricultural commodity markets.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition:

  • Fatty acid profile:

    • Linoleic acid (C18:2): 53–60%

    • Oleic acid (C18:1): 24–30%

    • Palmitic acid (C16:0): 11–15%

    • Stearic acid (C18:0): 1–3%

  • Free fatty acids (as oleic): ≤ 0.05%

  • Peroxide value: ≤ 1.0 meq O₂/kg

  • Moisture & volatiles: ≤ 0.05%

• Purity / Grade:
  Fully refined (RBD – Refined, Bleached, Deodorized) | Food grade & technical grade available

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Clear, bright liquid at 20–25°C

  • Color: Lovibond 5¼” – Max Red 1.5 / Yellow 15

  • Density: 0.915–0.925 g/cm³ at 25°C

  • Smoke point: 232–238°C (450–460°F)

  • Iodine value (Wijs): 118–128

• Packaging options:

  • Bulk flexitank (20–24 MT per 20′ container)

  • IBC totes (1,000 L)

  • New or reconditioned steel drums (190–200 kg net)

  • HDPE jerrycans (20–25 L) for sample/small industrial lots

• Shelf life:
  18 months from production date when stored in sealed, cool (<25°C), dry, dark conditions under nitrogen blanketing (for bulk)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries:
  Commercial food manufacturing, snack food production, industrial bakeries, oleochemicals (biodiesel, soaps, lubricants, fatty acids), animal feed compounding

• Specific operational use cases:

  • High-volume frying of potato chips, extruded snacks, frozen french fries

  • Spray oil for crackers, cereals, and bakery release agents

  • Base oil for vitamin E (tocopherol) extraction and emulsifiers (mono-/diglycerides)

  • Feedstock for methyl ester production (biodiesel – EN14214 / ASTM D6751 compliant after further processing)

• Performance advantages over alternatives:

  • Vs. soy oil: Lower gum content → less filter clogging; better fry color stability

  • Vs. palm olein: Lower saturates → cleaner label appeal; pumps at lower temperatures

  • Vs. sunflower oil: Higher natural tocopherols → extended oxidative stability without synthetic antioxidants

  • Efficiency gain: Up to 25% longer fry-life in industrial chip frying vs. non-refined or competitive RBD oils, reducing oil change frequency and waste disposal costs

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency:
  Batch-to-batch uniformity guaranteed via HPLC fatty acid profiling + peroxide/FFA testing at each refinery stage. ISO 22000 and GMP+ certified facilities.

• Supply reliability:
  Dedicated corn wet-milling partners → year-round supply independent of seasonal harvest volatility. Buffer stock maintained in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore hubs.

• Logistics capability:
  Managed international shipping with real-time tracking; temperature-controlled bulk liquid tankers and flexitanks; door-to-door delivery to manufacturing plants.

• Price competitiveness:
  Direct-from-refinery pricing model; fixed-price quarterly contracts or indexed to CBOT corn oil futures minus a predictable discount.

• Sustainability & documentation:
  ISCC-certified mass balance available for biofuel RINS and RED II compliance. Zero trans-fat certificate, non-GMO declaration, allergen statement, and full Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per shipment.

• Technical support:
  In-house application engineers provide fry-life optimization protocols, blending recommendations, and stability modeling prior to purchase.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ):
  20 metric tons (MT) per product grade and specification

• Bulk loading capacity (per 20’ standard container):

  • Flexitank: 20–24 MT (depending on flexitank liner spec and oil density)

  • Drums (190 kg net): Approx. 19 MT (100 drums)

  • IBC totes (1,000 L each): Approx. 20 MT (20 totes)

• Lead time:
  10–15 days from confirmed contract and irrevocable LC or TT deposit

• Incoterms available:
  FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW (origin: Brazil / USA / Argentina)