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What Is Corn oil and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about corn oil and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 289 recipes to cook tonight.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (13g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 114Calories from Fat 117
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.0g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 0.0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Corn oil is usually found in the oils section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Corn oil is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does corn oil weigh?

Amount Weight
1 tbsp 13 grams
1 cup 218 grams
1 teaspoon 4 grams

Fats and Oils

In Chinese:玉米油
British (UK) term:
en français:l'huile de maïs
en español:el aceite de maíz

Recipes using corn oil

There are 289 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Yummy Whole Wheat Waffles

Yummy Whole Wheat Waffles

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Whole wheat buttermilk waffles with wheat germ for extra nuttiness. Six simple ingredients, crisp outside and tender inside, perfect for fresh fruit and maple syrup.

Golden Wheat Pancakes

Golden Wheat Pancakes

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Golden wheat pancakes are vegan, egg-free, dairy-free flapjacks built on whole wheat pastry flour, oat flour, and wheat germ. Sweetened with brown rice syrup, topped with fresh fruit and maple.

Country Style Buttermilk Pancakes with Berry Sauce

Country Style Buttermilk Pancakes with Berry Sauce

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Country Style Buttermilk Pancakes with Berry Sauce recipe

Garlic & Parmesan Popcorn

Garlic & Parmesan Popcorn

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Pop that popcorn with fresh garlic and dress with parmesan for a garlicky cheesy twist on a quick and easy healthy snack.

Best Black Bean Chili

Best Black Bean Chili

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Black bean chili built on home-ground spices and dried ancho chile. Vegetarian, vegan-adaptable, with toasted cumin and homemade chili powder. Serve over melted cheese with creme fraiche and roasted poblanos.

Brownsville Chili

Brownsville Chili

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Texas-style Brownsville chili with ground beef, dried pinto beans, jalapeños, and a hint of cinnamon. A border-town big-batch chili serving up to 32 with that distinctive sweet-savory backbone.

Hershey's Chocolate Brownies

Hershey's Chocolate Brownies

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Hershey's chocolate brownies bake a one-bowl cocoa batter with corn oil and egg substitute for a lower-cholesterol take on the classic. Fudgy centers, crackly top, dusted with powdered sugar.

Pumpkin & Chickpea Soup

Pumpkin & Chickpea Soup

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Pumpkin and chickpea soup with caramelized onions, fresh pumpkin, soaked chickpeas, and a hint of honey. Hearty vegan, high-fibre soup ready in an hour.

Favourite Breakfast Cornmeal Pancakes

Favourite Breakfast Cornmeal Pancakes

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These have a great texture and are not as filling and heavy as ordinary pancakes.

Carrot Cake with Lemon Frosting

Carrot Cake with Lemon Frosting

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Carrot cake with lemon cream cheese frosting, made ultra-moist with pureed carrots, crushed pineapple, and toasted walnuts. The bright citrus frosting cuts the sweetness on this towering three-layer cake.

Mexican Chicken Chili

Mexican Chicken Chili

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Mexican chicken chili blends home-ground chicken breast with a little lean beef, simmered low and slow with warm spices and tomatoes. Topped with avocado, a dollop of yogurt, and fresh cilantro for a lighter bowl.

Whole Wheat Batter Bread

Whole Wheat Batter Bread

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A hearty no-knead whole wheat batter bread, beaten rather than kneaded and boosted with wheat germ and soy flour for extra fiber and protein. Honey and molasses give it a deep, faintly sweet, nutty crumb.

Apple & Cheddar Corn Muffins

Apple & Cheddar Corn Muffins

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So moist and delicious. These muffins are one of our favorites for breakfast or snack.

Apple & Cheddar Corn Muffins

Apple & Cheddar Corn Muffins

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So moist and delicious. These muffins are one of our favorites for breakfast or snack.

Three-Pepper Popcorn

Three-Pepper Popcorn

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Stovetop popcorn popped in garlic-infused oil, then tossed with cayenne, cracked black pepper, and hot sauce butter. This fiery, crunchy snack blows microwave bags out of the water.

Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup

Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup

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This hearty Italian vegetable soup delivers. It is chock full of vegetables, two kinds of beans, pasta, and tomatoes, everything needed for a relaxed Sunday meal.

Light Chocolate Brownies

Light Chocolate Brownies

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Light chocolate brownies made with cocoa powder, egg substitute and a corn oil spread instead of butter, so they bake up fudgy and cholesterol-free. A one-saucepan brownie, dusted with powdered sugar.

Indian Mango Chutney

Indian Mango Chutney

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This delicious mango chutney is great with any kind of Indian dish.

Homemade Noodles

Homemade Noodles

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This recipe is fun to make.Store-bought noodles is fine, for the most part, but homemade pasta noodles offer a completely different texture and taste experience.

Brenda's Italian Bread

Brenda's Italian Bread

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Making your own bread is always the way to go, it fills your entire place with great aroma during the baking, and nothing is better than a fresh loaf of bread.

Popcorn with Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Popcorn with Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Popcorn tossed with basil, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Amazingly delicious popcorn with a twist.

Aloo Ko Achar (Potato Salad)

Aloo Ko Achar (Potato Salad)

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A quick, easy and flavorful salad. I added a bit chopped red onion, and used lemon juice instead of lime juice, and it was very tasty. Next time I will use pickled jalapeno, which I think will make the salad taste even better.

Old El Paso - Spicy Rice & Chicken Enchiladas

Old El Paso - Spicy Rice & Chicken Enchiladas

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Spicy succulent strips of chicken, onion and peppers mixed with sweetcorn, rice and cheese served in a warm tortilla. A great sharing dish – help yourself to a couple of enchiladas and eat with a fresh green salad, scatter with the rest of the grated cheese.

Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa

Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa

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Smoky chipotle tomatillo salsa with charred tomatillos, pureed chipotles in adobo, red onion and cilantro. Tart, smoky and vegan, with a deep building heat that's a world above any jar.

Low-Fat Apple Walnut Bran Muffins

Low-Fat Apple Walnut Bran Muffins

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Try this fruity delicious snack that is perfect for a treat after lunch.

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