Parameter |
Specification |
Type |
Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined or Cold-Pressed) |
Color |
Pale Yellow to Golden Yellow |
Odor |
Pleasant, Nutty (Typical of Groundnut) |
Taste |
Mild, Nutty Flavor |
Clarity |
Clear, Free from Suspended Matter |
Moisture & Volatile Matter |
Max 0.1% |
Specific Gravity (at 30°C) |
0.912 to 0.920 |
Refractive Index (at 40°C) |
1.4620 to 1.4640 |
Acid Value |
Max 6.0 (Crude), Max 0.5 (Refined) |
Iodine Value |
85–100 |
Saponification Value |
188–195 |
Peroxide Value |
Max 10 meq/kg (Refined) |
Flash Point |
Minimum 250°C |
Smoke Point |
Approx. 160–180°C (Refined), Higher if filtered |