Sunflower Oil, Mid Oleic RBD
DESCRIPTION | Extracted using a chemical solvent from the seed kernel of the Helianthus annuus plant (Sunflower). Refined, bleached, winterized and deodorized. | |
ORIGIN: | Sourced from USA, Argentina & Canada. Manufactured in the USA. | |
CERTIFICATE OF | Each shipment to include certificate. | |
ANALYSIS: | ||
APPEARANCE, ODOR, TASTE & COLOR: | Flavor: Neutral, without symptoms of sourness / Odor: Neutral without symptoms of sourness / Color: Clear yellow Liquid Lovibond: Y=25 max. R=1.5 max. B=0.1 max |
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SPECIFICATIONS | ||
Density (20° C) | 0.909 – 0.915 | |
Refractive Index | 1.461 – 1.471 | |
Iodine Value | 88 – 115 cg/g | |
Peroxide Value | 1.0 mEq/kg Max* | |
Smoke Point | 240° C. *Maximum result at packaging as an oil’s peroxide value can increase. This increase does not denote the oil is rancid. |
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Free Fatty Acids (% of Oleic Acid) | 0.05% Max. | |
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION | ||
Palmitic Acid | C 16:0 | 3 – 7 |
Stearic Acid | C 18:0 | 1.5 – 7 |
Oleic Acid | C 18:1 | 55 – 75 |
Linoleic Acid | C 18:2 | 15 – 35 |
Linolenic Acid | C 18:3 | 1.0 Max. |
Other Fatty Acids | 3% Max | |
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE: | Store at 65° – 75° F in a dry and odor-free environment. The shelf-life is 2 years from date of manufacture in unopened containers. | |
USAGE: | Mid-Oleic Sunflower Oil is commonly used in the food industry in conditions with extra high cooking temperatures; this oil is also recognized for its health benefits of lower levels of trans fats. Sunflower oils are also used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. |