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There are brands that are so iconic at the grocery store that we walk by them without a thought. Mazola Corn Oil is one such brand which has been on the market for over 100 years. Corn oil is a versatile oil to keep in your pantry. It has a high smoking point which makes it a good choice for grilling and frying. It has a neutral flavor which does not affect the taste of finished recipes. And, it contains more natural plant phytosterols, which help to lower LDL cholesterol, than either olive or canola oil.A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology showed that corn oil was more effective in lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol than when the subjects were fed the same foods made with extra virgin olive oil. A limitation of the study is that there were only 54 subjects. But, even with the small sample size, it shows that corn oil can be another choice to replace some of the saturated fat in your diet.
Mazola Corn Oil has 120 calories in 1 tablespoon with 14 grams of fat (2 of which are saturated, 8 grams polyunsaturated and 4 grams monounsaturated). It is a plant-based fat so there is no cholesterol. Mazola Corn Oil is kosher certified (OU).
