Corn oil is a vegetable oil valued for its pleasant nutty flavor, relatively low saturated fat
content, high content of the essential fatty acids linoleic acid, and low content of linolenic
acid. Due to its mild flavor, corn oil is a popular cooking oil and is also used in salad
dressings, shortenings, margarines, spreads, sauces and baked goods. Corn oil is used in a
wide variety of foods and baked goods because of its mild flavor, easy digestibility, and high
nutritional value.