Mustard Oil
Mustard oil (Sarson-ka-tel) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | M I V % Max. | 0.20 | - |
| 02. | F F A % | 1.5 -3.0 | 3.0 |
| 03. | Sediments% | Nil | Nil |
| 04. | Color (Y+ 5R in 1/4” Cell, Lovibond) | 50.0 Units | - |
| 05. | Refractive Index at 40 OC | 1.4650 to 1.4662 | 1.4646 to 1.4662 |
| 06 | Saponification Value | 168-177 | 166-177 |
| 07 | Iodine Value | 96-112 | 96-112 |
| 08. | Unsaponiflable Matter % | 1.0-1.2 | Upto 1.2 |
| 09 | Belier Turb. Temp. OC | 23.0-27.5 | 23.0-27.5 |
| 10. | Argemone oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 11. | Peroxide Value | 4.0 | - |
| 11. | Hexabromide test | Negative | Negative |
| 12 | Mineral oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 13. | Castor oil test TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 14. | Cottonseed oil test | Negative | Negative |
| 15. | Hydrocyanic Acid test | Negative | Negative |
| 16. | Tricresyl Phosphate TLC | Negative | Negative |
| 17. | Organoleptic Evaluation | Free from rancidity | Free from rancidity |
