Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil compressed from the seeds of sunflower. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient.
Sunflower oil is a monounsaturated /polyunsaturated mixture of mostly oleic acid (omega-9)-linoleic acid (omega-6) group of oils. The oil content of the seed ranges from 22% to 36% (average, 28%): the kernel contains 45–55% oil. The expressed oil is of light amber color with a mild and pleasant flavor; refined oil is pale yellow. Refining losses are low and the oil has good keeping qualities with a light tendency for flavor reversion. The oil contains appreciable quantities of vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and other aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Specifications Recommended value
Organoleptic: Neutral/bland taste; absence of foreign odours and flavours
Moisture and volatile matter 0.2% maximum
Insoluble impurities 0.05% maximum
Free fatty acid 0.15% maximum expressed as oleic acid
Linoleic acid (C18:2): 48.3-74% of total fatty acids
Delta-7-Stigmasterol 6.5-24 % of total sterol
Acid value 0.6 mg maximum of KOH/g oil
Color 5-1/4 inch Lovibond cell
Red: 1.5 maximum
Yellow: 15 maximum
Appearances: Pale yellow, bright & clear oily liquid
Odor and Flavor Odorless and Bland
Taste Excellent
Smoke Point230C min. +/- 10C
PACKAGING:
1L,2L,3L,5L PET Liter Bottles, Jerry Cans of 10-25 Liter plastic and Tin Containers, we also packing in Flexi Tanks and Liter Drums.