PARAMETERS | UNITS | |
Description | Appearance | Golden Yellow Coloured Liquid |
Colour Lovibond Scale(51/4"Cell,Y+5R) | Units | 15.0 Max. |
Free Fatty Acid Content(as Oleic basis) | % | 0.12 Max |
Moisture Insoluble & Volatiles | % | 0.10 Max |
Refractive Index at 400 C | --- | 1.4650 to 1.4710 |
Saponification Value | --- | 189 to 195 |
Iodine Value | --- | 120 to 141 |
Unsaponifiable Matter | %, W/W | 1.0 MAX. |
Halphans' Test | --- | Negative |
Test for Adulteration* | Negative | |
Phosphorus Content | No visible break on heating the oil at 2500C | |
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 | % | 24 |
Ploy Unsaturated Fatty Acids | % | 60 |
Remarks | Quality of oil shall be within the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. |