Our production of refined corn oil originates from the agricultural fields where the corn is harvested, which is mainly intended for starch production. During the starch extraction process, maize germ is produced as a valuable by-product. These germs are essential for the production of our oil, as they contain the majority of the oil in the maize. The isolated maize germs undergo a drying process, followed by crushing and conditioning to prepare them for oil extraction. The oil is mechanically extracted in a press under high pressure, producing a protein-rich press cake as an additional by-product, which is used as animal feed. Finally, the maize oil is refined and filtered several times to achieve a particularly high level of quality and purity.

Our refined corn oil not only meets the quality criteria of the European Pharmacopoeia, but also stands out due to the use of corn germ as a by-product of the starch industry. This resource-saving method contributes to sustainable production. By establishing diverse supply chains that include different seed sources as well as geographically distributed locations for oil mills and refineries, we ensure a reliable supply capability, even in the face of local challenges such as extreme weather conditions.