Drilling fluid, which cleans and cools the drill bit, contains cornstarch, which ensures the appropriate viscosity.

Corn germ meal is rich in highly digestible amino acids and is a good source of protein for pig diets.

Lactic acid is used to help preserve pickles and give them their tart flavor.

Dextrin is an adhesive that gives shape to paper box packaging, like cereal boxes.

Cornstarch helps reduce curing time and works as a drying agent.

Cornstarch is a key ingredient in cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), which coats pills to ensure their structural integrity, ease of swallowing, & timed release of medicine inside.

German researchers are developing paint for cars that is derived from cornstarch and automatically repairs minor scratches.

Zein is the principal protein in corn & is extracted from corn gluten meal. It can be spun into fibers & biological scaffolding, then used to help repair damage in & around teeth.

Different inks require different “body.” Some are soft and fluid, like newsprint, while others are thick and stiff. Cornstarch is added to control consistency.

A variety of salad dressings use corn oil for its clean flavor and polyunsaturated fats, which help lower cholesterol.

Maltodextrin keeps the seasonings on savory, baked snack products evenly distributed and securely in place, while helping reduce fat content.

Corn gluten meal provides energy, essential fatty acids, and amino acids, and helps give egg yolks their golden yellow color.