Kachchi Ghani Mustard Oil means the oil Obtained from clean and sound Mustard seeds, belonging to compestris, junsea or napus varieties of Brassica. 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 |
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01. | M I V % Max. | Up to 0.35* | - |
02. | F F A % | 1.5-3.0 | 3.0 |
03. | Sediments% | Nil | Nil |
04. | Color (Y+ 5R in 1/4” Cell) | 40.0 Units | - |
05. | Refractive Index at 40 OC | 1.4650 to 1.4662 | 1.4646 to 1.4662 |
06 | Saponification Value | 168-177 | 168-177 |
07 | Iodine Value | 98-112 | 96-112 |
08. | Unsaponiflable Matter % | 0.80-1.2 | Upto 1.2 |
09 | Belier Turb. Temp. OC | 23.0-27.0 | 23.0-27.5 |
10. | Peroxide Value meg/Kg. | 3.0 | - |
11. | Argemone oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
12. | Hexabromide test | Negative | Negative |
13. | Hydrocyanic Acid test C | Negative | Negative |
14. | Castor oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
15. | Mineral oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
16. | Halphens Test | Negative | Negative |
17. | Tricresyl Phosphate TLC | Negative | Negative |
18 | Allyl Isothiocyanate % | Negative | Negative |
19. | Organoleptic Evaluation | High level pungency, no rancidity, free from burnt or other undesirable flavor ,odour as diesel,petrol,etc. | Free from rancidity |