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Refined Sunflower Oil Specifications
for Middle East |
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Physical Test |
The product has its smell
and taste, free from rancidity or any strange taste
or smell.
The product is clear, free from foreign
matter.
The product is free from any fats or animal
oil.
The product is free from any solvents that
used during extraction. |
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Chemical Test |
Specific Density (at 20oC) |
0,914 – 0,925 |
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Refractive Index (at 40oC) |
1,467 – 1,469 |
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Iodine Value (WIJS) |
110 – 143 |
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Saponification Value (mg
KOH/g) |
188 – 194 |
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Unsaponifiable Matters (% maximum) |
1,5 |
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Peroxide Value (meq O2/kg maximum) |
10,0 |
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Acidity (mg KOH/g maximum) |
Crude Oil: 4,0 – Uncrude Oil: 0,6 |
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Colouring Materials |
It’s allowed to add:
Beta Carotene: According to Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP).
Anato Extracts: According to Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP).
Curcumine: According to Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP). |
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Flavors |
It’s allowed to add natural or the artificial
flavours that is able to use internationally. |
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Anti Oxidants |
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
(BHT) |
200 mg/kg individually. |
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Butylated Hydroxy Anisole
(BHA) |
200 mg/kg individually. |
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Mixture from the gallate
with BHT and BHA |
200 mg/kg individually but the gallate
is not exceed 100 mg/kg. |
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The assistants for the Anti-Oxidant:
Citric Acid or Sodium Citrate: According to Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP).
Lecithine: According to Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP).
Isopropyl Citrate Mixture: 100 mg/kg individually or as mixture.
Monoglyceride Citrate: 100 mg/kg individually or as mixture.
Phosphouric Acid: 100 mg/kg individually or as mixture. |
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Anti Foaming Agents |
Dimethylpolysiloxane |
10 mg/kg individually or as mixture with
Silicon Dioxide. |
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Dimethylsiloxane |
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Anti Crystallization |
Oxystearin |
1250 mg/kg. |
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Contaminations |
Moisture and Volatile Matter |
(At 105oC % Mass) 0,2 maximum. |
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Insoluble Substances in
Ether |
(At 105oC % Mass) 0,05 maximum. |
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Soap Contents |
0,005 maximum. |
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Fe |
1,5 ppm maximum. |
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Cu |
0,1 ppm maximum. |
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As |
0,1 ppm maximum. |
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Hg |
0,1 ppm maximum. |
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Pb |
0,1 ppm maximum. |
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Hygiene |
The product is fit for human consumption. |
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Radiation Test |
The radioactive concentration residue is
within local limits (240–280) Bq/kg. |
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Method of Analysis |
Water: ISO 662 |
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Impurities: ISO 663 |
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Free Fatty Acids: ISO 660 |
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Palmitic,
Erucic,
Linoleic
and Oleic Acids: ISO 5508
and 5509 |
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Brassicasterol, Cholesterol and Delta-7-Stigmastenol: ISO 6799 |
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Iodine Number: ISO 3961 |
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Peroxide Number: ISO 3960 |
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Soap: AOCS CE 15–60 |
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Authorized Additives: ISO 6463 |
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Phosphorous: AOCS CA
12–55 |
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Color: AOCS CE
136–45 |
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Testing |
The set of tests will be conducted by a first class
independent surveyor nominated by the seller at the point
of origin and loading of the commodity against the specifications listed above.
Inspection charges are on seller’s account.
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Packing |
The product is packed in suitable plastic
bottles and the bottles made from PET (Poly Ethylene Terephthalate) and allowed to use internationally. |
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Labeling |
Name of Product. |
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Name of Producer and
/ or Exporter Name and Address. |
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Net Weight in International Unit. |
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Origin. |
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Indent Number. |
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Production Date. |
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Expiry Date. |
