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US 2016/0102269 A1Published application
Corn stillage oil derivatives
AssigneeCargill, Incorporated
InventorFrank P. Lochel
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Abstract
Corn stillage oil derivatives having values for Gardner color of 10 or less and methods for making the corn stillage oil derivatives are disclosed. In one aspect, the corn stillage oil derivative comprises a heat bleached corn stillage oil. Preferably, the heat bleached corn stillage oil has a value for Gardner color of from 4 to 8. In another aspect, the corn stillage oil derivative comprises a blown corn stillage oil. Preferably, the blown corn stillage oil has a value for Gardner color of from 5 to 8.
Claims20
A method for producing a low color corn stillage oil derivative, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) obtaining a corn stillage oil having a viscosity of from 25 to 35 cSt at 40° C.;
- (b) heating the corn stillage oil to at least 90° C. for a sufficient period of time to obtain a corn stillage oil derivative.
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