mazola

Oils & FatsYear-round. As a refined and shelf-stable product derived from dried corn, Mazola is produced and available throughout the year.

Rich in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, with minimal saturated fat; a good source of vitamin E and linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

About

Mazola is a refined vegetable oil derived primarily from corn (maize, Zea mays), produced through extraction and processing of corn kernels. The oil is mechanically pressed and chemically refined to remove impurities, resulting in a clear, nearly flavorless product with a light golden color. Mazola is a trademarked brand name that has become synonymous with corn oil in many markets, particularly in North America. The refining process removes the corn germ and fiber, yielding a neutral oil with a high smoke point suitable for high-heat cooking applications.

Mazola-brand corn oil typically contains a blend of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, with minimal saturated fat content. The product is often available in standard and reduced-fat formulations, though pure corn oil requires no added ingredients beyond the extracted and refined oil itself.

Culinary Uses

Mazola corn oil is used extensively in American home cooking and professional kitchens for frying, baking, and general-purpose cooking. Its neutral flavor profile and high smoke point (approximately 450°F/232°C) make it ideal for deep frying, pan-frying, and sautéing. The oil is commonly used in baked goods, salad dressings, and as a cooking medium for roasting vegetables. Mazola is frequently employed in commercial food production due to its consistency, affordability, and neutral taste that does not compete with other ingredients. Its wide availability and reasonable cost make it a staple in many American kitchens.

Forms & Preparations

  • Refined liquid oil — Clear, golden liquid at room temperature; the standard form used for cooking, frying, and baking.
  • Spray — Pressurized cooking spray formulation for easy non-stick application on pans and baking surfaces.
  • Reduced-fat version — Mazola brand's lighter formulation containing added emulsifiers to reduce overall fat content while maintaining cooking properties.

Substitutes

  • Unknown — Similar smoke point and neutral flavor; can be used in a 1:1 ratio as a direct replacement in most cooking applications.
  • Unknown — Often a blend of oils (soybean, canola, sunflower); functionally equivalent and can substitute 1:1 in frying and general cooking.
  • Unknown — Comparable smoke point and neutral taste; use 1:1 substitution for most cooking methods.
  • Unknown — High smoke point and mild flavor; substitute at 1:1 ratio for high-heat cooking.
  • Unknown — Very high smoke point (420°F/216°C), excellent for deep frying and high-heat applications, though slightly more expensive; use 1:1.

Recipes Using mazola (3)

RCI-BR.003.0176.001

Drop Biscuits

Drop Biscuits from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0259.001

Drop Fruit Cookies

Drop Fruit Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0414.001

Tea Biscuits I

Tea Biscuits I from the Recidemia collection