A. Physical Properties
- Color, Lovibond 5 ¼” – Red/Yellow: None Detected.
- Flavor and Aroma: Mild, fresh and characteristics with no-off odor.
B. Chemical Properties
- Iodine value: 6.0 – 11.0.
- Peroxide Value, meq/kg: None Detected.
- Free Fatty Acid (as lauric), % 0.2%, max
- Melting Point, oC 25 - 26
- Unsaponifiable Matter in Oil Not more than 18g/k
- Moisture and impurities, % 0.10% max
- Saponification Value 248.0 – 265.0
- Fatty Acid Composition, %
- Caproic: 0.4 – 0.7.
- Caprylic: 4.6 – 10.0.
- Capric: 4.6 – 8.0.
- Lauric: 43.0 – 56.0.
- Myristic: 16.8 – 21.0.
- Palmitic: 7.5 – 10.2.
- Palmitoleic: Not detected.
- Stearic: 2.0 – 4.0.
- Oleic: 5.0 – 10.0.
- Linoleic: 1.0 – 2.8.
- Arachidic: Not detected.
- Behenic: Not detected.
- Lignoceric: Not detected.
C. Microbiological Properties
- Aerobic Plate Count: <1000 cfu/ml.
- Coliform Count: <3 mpn/ml.
- Yeast Count: 100 cfu/ml.
- Mold Count: 100 cfu/ml.
- Salmonella: Negative.
- Escherichia coli: Negative (MPN <3).
D. Heavy Metals
- Arsenic, ppm: Not detectable.
- Copper, ppm: Not detectable.
- Iron, ppm: 2.0.
- Lead, ppm: Not detectable.
E. Packaging
- Packed in food-grade 250ml plastic bottle.
- Transported in 200-liter food-grade drums.
- Can be packed in other ways upon request.
F. Storage and Shelf-life
- Store at ambient temperature.
- Good condition up to 2 years.
- This product will solidify and become cloudy.
G. Usage
- Work well with confectionery and baked goods.
- Can be used for frying or other cooking methods.