physical properties;
.................. A viscous liquid Appearance Light golden yellow.
.............................. Taste Bland, free from foreign flavors.
Odorless Odor ............................, free of extraneous odors
Color ............................ Lovibond 51/4 "Cell: 20Y: 2.0R
Nutritional information;
The total fat content ............................. 99%
Energy kcal / 100 g (kj) ..................... 900 (3,700)
.............................. .............. Minerals sub ppm levels
........................... vitamins typically 500 - 1100ppm approx
Chemical properties;
Fatty acids .............................. free 0.2% maximum
Peroxide (02 meq / kg) ....... 2.0 load
Iodine, usually 112-145 .................
typical fatty acid composition;
C16 palmitic ............................ 7%
............................ 5% stearic C18
Oleic C18 (I) ......................... 23%
C18 linoleic acid (II) .................... 64%
Typical levels of saturation;
Fatty acids mono-unsaturated ............... 24%
saturated fatty acid .............................. .. 12%
polyunsaturated fatty acids ..................... 64%
trans fatty acids .............................. ............ 0%
General;
Saponification ........................ 185-196
Unsaponifiable matter 1.5% max .....................
Relative Density 15.5 typically 0.920 �° C. .............
Refractive index at 20 �° C. ................ 1.460 to 1.476 typically
Handling and storage;
Stable to normal weather temperatures, for best
results stored in vertical containers, conditions
cold ambient dark, closing firmly intact.
Lifespan ---------- 24 Months