Sunflower Oil - Refined Quality :
Sunflower Oil is light in taste and appearance. The oil is rich in vitamin E, monounsaturated
and polyunsaturated fatty acid and is cholesterol-free to provide optimal health and strengthen the body’s immune system.
Sunflower Oil Standard Specifications:
Appearance Clear & brilliant at room temperature
Taste & Smell Neutral - Bland
FFA 0.10% max.
Moisture 0.05% max.
Colour - Lovibonds (5,25) 1.5 Red, 15 Yellow
Iodine Value (wij’s method ) 125 - 140
Peroxide Value (meq/kg.) 1.0, max.
Linoleic Acid % 60 -70
- Depending on Origin of Seeds
Fatty Acid Composition (%):
C16:0 Palmitic acid 6.5 %
C18:0 Stear acid 4.0 %
C18:1 Oleic acid 23.0 %
C18:2 Linoleic acid 64.0 %
C18:3 Linolenic acid 0.5 %
C20:0 Arachidic acid 0.5 %
C22:0 Behenic acid 0.5 %