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Ayurvedic Dravya · Oil-Fat · — kcal / 100g

Corn oil

Also known as: maize oil

Corn oil is a traditional Ayurvedic oil-fat valued for its sweet taste and neutral potency.

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Corn oil — Ayurvedic Oil-Fat & USDA Nutrition

Corn oil — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Corn oil is a traditional Ayurvedic oil-fat valued for its sweet taste and neutral potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

A characterless refined oil; acceptable workhorse, nothing more in the Ayurvedic ledger.

Classical Provenance: Modern processing.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • neutral frying oil

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: omega-6 heaviness as a sole daily oil — rotate with ghee/sesame/coconut

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Corn oil

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (14g):

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