canola oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seed of the cultivars of Brassica
napus and Brassica campestris which are genetically low in both erucic acid and
glucosinolates.
TEST METHOD RANGE
Specific gravity @ 25øC USP 24 0.916-0.921
Iodine value USP 24 110 - 120
Saponification value USP 24 188 - 198
Free fatty acids USP 24 < 2.5 mL of
0.02 N NaOH
Peroxide value USP 24 5.0 meq/kg
AOM stability AOCS Cd 12-57 15 hours min
Smoke point AOCS Cc 9a-48 ÷ 230øC
Flash point AOCS Cc 9a-48 290ø - 330øC
Color Gardner AOCS Td la-64 4 max
Appearance Pale yellow, bright & clear
oily liquid
Odor Bland, odorless
TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)
C16:0 5.4 C18:2 22.3
C18:0 1.7 C18:3 9.8
C18:1 58.5 C22:1 2.0 max
Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants
cannot be guaranteed at all times. Canola oil is guaranteed to have a maximum