Edible groundnut oil/Peanut Oil

Edible groundnut oil specifications include characteristics like a clear, brilliant appearance, a neutral taste and smell, and a pale yellow color. Key physical and chemical properties are a specific gravity of 0.909–0.920, a refractive index between 1.460–1.465, a moisture content below 0.07%, and free fatty acids below 0.1%. The oil should also be free from admixtures with other oils and have a shelf life of at least 24 months when stored properly. 

Organoleptic Characteristics 

• Appearance: Clear and brilliant at room temperature.
• Color: Pale yellow, with specific Lovibond values (Max. 2.5 red, 25 yellow).
• Taste & Smell: Neutral flavor and aroma.

Physical & Chemical Characteristics 

• Specific Gravity (at 20°C): 0.909 – 0.920 g/ml.
• Refractive Index (at 40°C): 1.460 – 1.465.
• Moisture Content: Less than 0.07%.
• Free Fatty Acids (as Oleic Acid): Less than 0.1%.
• Alkalinity: Less than 6 ppm.
• Peroxide Value: Less than 1 meq/Kg for tank delivery and less than 2 meq/Kg for container delivery.
• Phosphorus Content: Less than 5 ppm.
• Saponification Value: 187 – 196 mg KOH/1 g.
• Iodine Value: 77 – 107.

Other Specifications 

• Purity: Free from admixtures with other oils.
• Shelf Life: Generally 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly.

Note: Specifications can vary slightly between different standards and manufacturers, but these values represent common characteristics for high-quality edible groundnut oil.