Specifications for Refined Sunflower Oil (STANDAR) 

Specification: s/n

Parameter (s)

Values

Range

1

Shelf Life (years)

2

2.33

2

Specific Density (at 20ºC) kg/m3

0.916

0.916-0.923

3

Refractive Index (at 40º C)

1.475

1.475-1.476

4

Acidity mg KOH (%) gm oil max.

1.4%

1.0-2.0

5

Peroxide value mMol/kg oil max.

1

3 (MAX)

6

Color value iodine, mg max.

10

15 (MAX)

7

Iodine value (WIJS) 127

123

-

8

The saponification value, mg

186

185-194

9

Unsaponifiable (%)

1.3

1.3-1.5

10

Phosphorus containing matter (P205)

NEGATIVE

0-0.1

11

Non-fatty impurities, % max,

0.1

0.1-0.2

12

Coloring

2Red/16 Yellow

2Red / 20 Yellow

13

Artificial flavors

NIL

NIL

14

Preservative agent

NIL

NIL

15

Soap value

188

186-195

16

Anti-foaming agent

NIL

NIL

17

Anti-crystallization agent

NIL

NIL

18

Acidity, free fatty acid

0.9

0.8-1.5

19

FFA

0.08%

0.10%

20

Refractive Index

1.474

1.474-1.475