Groundnut Oil
Groundnut Oil(Moongh-phali-ka-tel) means the oil expressed from clean and sound groundnuts (Arachis hypogoes).It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavoring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards
| Sr. No. | Quality Parameters | VRS Specifications | PFA Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | M I V % Max. | 0.25 | - |
| 02. | F F A % | 0.80 -3.0 | 3.0 |
| 03. | Sediments% | Nil | Nil |
| 04. | Color (Y+ 5R in 1/2” Cell, Lovibond) | 8.5 Units | - |
| 05. | Refractive Index at 40 OC | 1.4620 to 1.4640 | 1.4620 to 1.4640 |
| 06 | Saponification Value | 189-196 | 188-196 |
| 07 | Iodine Value | 87-99 | 85-99 |
| 08. | Unsaponiflable Matter % | 0.9-1.0 | Upto 1.0 |
| 09 | Belier Turb. Temp. OC | 39.0-41.0 | 39.0-41.0 |
| 10. | Cloud point C. Max | 4 | - |
| 11. | Argemone oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 12. | Hexabromide test | Negative | Negative |
| 13 | Mineral oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 14. | Castor oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 15. | Cottonseed oil test | Negative | Negative |
| 16. | Hydrocyanic Acid test | Negative | Negative |
| 17. | Tricresyl Phosphate TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 18. | Organoleptic Evaluation | Rich nutty flavor/No rancidity free from undesirable or other flavor odours as petrol, diesel etc. | Free from rancidity |
