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
Colour = 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