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