CornCore

CornCore

CornCore (GTF) line biofillers are high-performance technical biofillers produced from corn germ meal, a natural by-product of corn germ processing at Tampieri Vegetable Oil. Its lignocellulosic composition—rich in starch and proteins—gives CornCore exceptional dispersibility and processing versatility. Available in multiple grades including B (micronized), Sand & Fiber, and Advanced, it seamlessly adapts to a wide range of industrial sectors.

Raw Material | Corn germ by-products
Origin | Zero-Km Local Supply Chain – Faenza (RA), Italy

Available Grades

CornCore GTF, biofiller micronizzato da sottoprodotti del germe di mais

Versatile micronized biofillers with quasi-spherical particles, suitable for a wide range of applications.

Grade Umidity (% p.p.) d₁₀ [µm] d₅₀ [µm] d₉₀ [µm] Morphology Color
GTF B1 < 3% 6 ± 2 25 ± 2 63 ± 3 Near-spherical particles Yellow
GTF B4 < 3% 12 ± 2 60 ± 3 147 ± 10 Near-spherical particles Yellow
Note: Numerous other grades are available in our catalog, and custom grades can be produced upon request.

CornCore GTF in granuli e fibre da sottoprodotti del mais
Grade Size Range Morphology Moisture
GTF GF15 1,5 – 2,5 mm Very coarse sand 10 – 14%
GTF GS15-5 0,5 – 1,5 mm Coarse sand 10 – 14%
GTF GV5 < 0,5 mm Fine sand 10 – 14%
Note: Additional grades are available in our catalog. Upon request, we can also develop custom grades with tailored particle size distributions to meet specific application requirements.

CornCore GTF Advanced, biofiller da mais con trattamento personalizzato
Grade Treatment / Improved Properties
GTF A201 Superior flowability and enhanced ductility
GTF A301 Superior flowability and enhanced dispersibility
Note: Additional grades are available in our catalog. Upon request, we can also develop custom grades with tailored chemical properties based on specific needs.

Typical properties
Nature / Composition Lignocellulosic – Starch and proteins
Color Yellow
Density (ρ)
1,43 – 1,47 g/cm³
pH
4,0 – 6,0 (Slightly acidic)
Thermal Stability
200 – 230 °C (Process condition dependent)
BIO-BASED CONTENT & ORIGIN
Origin Total Bio-Based [%] C [%] C¹⁴ Bio-based [%] CHNO [%] CHNO Bio-based [%]
Corn Germ Meal 96 – 100% 43 – 46% 98 – 100% 93 – 96% 97 – 100%

Reference Standards: Total Renewable Content (EN 16848) · 14C Renewable Content (EN 16640) · Renewable CHNO Elements (EN 16785-1)

Typical applications

  • Plastics & Polymers

  • Rubber & Elastomers

  • Paints & Inks

  • Cements & Mortars
  • Leather & Footwear

  • Paper & Cardboard

  • Adhesives & Coatings

  • Metal Polishing & Blast Media

  • Automotive

  • Textiles

Sustainability & Compliance

High Bio-Based Content
Derived from renewable biomass. Total renewable content: 96–100% (EN 16848).

Carbon Footprint
The carbon footprint of select CornCore grades has been evaluated via a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to ISO 14067. Contact us for detailed technical reports.

REMADE in Italy Certification
Select CornCore biofillers are available with REMADE in Italy® certification.

Compostability & Biodegradability
Our biofillers meet the heavy metal limits and compositional requirements of EN 13432 (Industrial Composting) and EN 17033 (Soil Biodegradability).

Non-Food Competing
Second-generation feedstock sourced strictly outside the human food supply chain.

Short-Radius Supply Chain – Zero-Km
Raw materials generated directly by Tampieri Vegetable Oil in Faenza (RA), Italy, ensuring reliable local sourcing.

Food Contact Compliance
Specific CornCore grades are approved for food-contact applications in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, EU Regulation No 10/2011, and Italian DPR 777/82.

CUSTOM-MADE FILLER

We start from your product or your waste.

Our R&D team transforms your by-products into specialty fillers that become a signature mark of your production—preserving your design while lowering your carbon footprint.

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