Refined Groundnut Oil
Refined Groundnut Oil means the oil refined as per the PFA 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. | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 02. | F F A % | 0.07 – 0.25 | 0.25 |
| 03. | Sediments% | Nil | Nil |
| 04. | Color (Y+ 5R in 51/4” Cell, Lovibond) | 6.0 Units | - |
| 05. | Refractive Index at 40 C | 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. C | 39.0-41.0 | 39.0-41.0 |
| 10. | Cloud point C. Max | - | - |
| 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 | Bland | Free from rancidity |
