The 'heart-friendly' benefits of corn oil

MANILA, Philippines - With today’s increasing urbanization, people’s love affair with packaged foods and home-fried meals is seen to continue. Thus, there should be wise, health-conscious and heart-friendly choices when preparing dishes.

Among the market’s better options is using corn oil, with its nutritional benefits and healthier effects not found in other conventional cooking oils, lard or butter.

The most popular brand available is Marca Leon, which is made from corn oil, and enhances the natural taste of food, while being good for the heart, too. 

It is low in saturated fats and has one of the highest polyunsaturated fats which is known as the essentially fatty acids (EFAs) called Omega 6 (linoleic acid) and Omega 3 (linolenic acid) which the body needs to promote hormone production and the development of vital organs, specially the brain, heart and liver. 

Omega 6 is also known to support the anti-aging process through skin rejuvenation. Studies have linked consumption of Omega 3 and 6 with helping lower bad cholesterol.

Marca Leon Corn Oil, known as the “good oil,” is carefully refined with a heritage for maintaining the highest quality for over 65 years. 

It has established an integrated manufacturing system, which starts in selecting high grade corn as raw materials to its finished product. 

To ensure high quality standards, quality circles are established in every manufacturing process and are properly supported by new equipment and modern technology.

Donna Lim Chua, marketing manager of Limketkai, the maker of Marca Leon, said “We are committed to a tradition of perfection in providing the highest quality products to Filipino families. With the growing consciousness for heart-safe ingredients, we develop quality cooking oils that people can use to live healthier lives.”