PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Packaging Appearance
Clean overall quality
Product Appearance
Free from defect and extraneous matter
Taste
Free from rancid odour and taste
Odour
Bland neutral aroma
Storage and shelf life
Cool dark conditions away from direct sunlight and heat
Colour
Characteristic - no haziness
Refractive index @25°C
1471 - 1475
Refractive index @40°C
1465 - 1469
Density @25°C
0.915 - 0.919
Flash Point
121°C
CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Free fatty acids
0.15% maximum
Peroxide Value
2. Meq/kg maximum (when packed)
Moisture
0.10% maximum
= Yellow
10.0 - 25.0
= Red
1.0 - 3.0
Winterisation
Should not cloud at 0°C after 5.5 hrs
Iodine Value
(115) 125 - 136 (142)
Saponification value
188 - 194