PARAMETERS | UNITS | |
Description | Appearance | Golden Yellow coloured liquid |
Colour Lovibond Scale(1"Cell,Y+5R) | Units | 6.0 Max. |
Free Fatty Acid Content(as Oleic basis) | % | 0.12 Max |
Moisture Insoluble & Volatiles | % | 0.10 Max |
Refractive Index at 400 C | --- | 1.4645 to 1.4675 |
Saponification Value | --- | 187 to 195 |
Iodine Value | --- | 103 to 128 |
Unsaponifiable Matter | %, W/W | 1.0 MAX. |
Halphans' Test | --- | Negative |
Test for Adulteration* | Negative | |
Peroxide Value | Meq/Kg | 10.0 MAX |
Soap Content | PPM | Nil |
Flash Point | oC | Not less than 250oC |
Organoleptic Test | --- | Bland |
GLC Report | Pass | |
Saturated Fatty Acids | % | 16 |
Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids | % | 32 |
Ploy Unsaturated Fatty Acids | % | 52 |
Remarks | Quality of oil shall be within the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. |