The oils in the corn are used to produce liquid animal feed which is an excellent source of lutein, zeaxanthin, xanthophyll, phosphorus and unsaturated fats.
Xanthophyll is valued in the poultry feed industry, encouraging gold coloring and associated health benefits of egg yolk and poultry skin. The high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids (linoleic and oleic acid) aids digestibility and absorption rates and provides a safer alternative to saturated fats. Corn oil has proven benefits in the swine feed industry as well.