maissiöljyä
Maissiöljyä is the Finnish term for corn oil. It is a vegetable oil extracted from the germ of corn kernels. The production process involves milling the corn, separating the germ, and then extracting the oil through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. Refined corn oil is typically pale yellow and has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making it suitable for various cooking applications.
Corn oil is primarily composed of unsaturated fatty acids, with linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) being
In culinary uses, maissiöljyä is commonly used for frying, sautéing, baking, and as an ingredient in salad