Refined Olive Oil

DESCRIPTION:Refined Olive Oil is the olive oil obtained from virgin olive oils by refining methods that do not lead to alterations in the initial glyceridic structure (basis glycerin-fatty acid structure).
ORIGIN:Spain and Turkey – Certificate of Origin provided by supplier with every shipment.
PURITY:Free of residue (B refined) or re-esterified oils.Must meet all Codex Alimentarius standards.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS:Each shipment to include certificate.
PROCEDURE – Visual & Organoleptic
APPEARANCE, FLAVOR & COLOR:Bland – White color oil. It shall be free of sediment and foreign material or additives. Clear and transparent with a gold to light green color. Clean flavor and odor, good olive oil taste.Color requirements: Red = 1.2 Max,  Yellow = 12 Max  **Deviation to be noted
 IOC SPECUSDA SPECAMD SPEC
WEIGHT:7.61 lbs/gallon
PEROXIDE VALUE:≤ 5.0 meq/kgA.O.C.S. Cd8-53Same as IOC
IODINE VALUE:75 – 94 A.O.C.S. Cd1-25
REFRACTIVE INDEX: (25°C)1,4657– 1,4893  A.O.C.S. Cc7-75
FREE FATTY ACID: % (m/m expressed as oleic acid)< 0.3 A.O.C.S. Ca5-40 A.O.C.S Cd8-53Same as IOCSame as IOC
ABSORPTION: In Ultra Violet at 270 nm≤ 1.25Same as IOCSame as IOC
Δ K≤ 0.16Same as IOCSame as IOC
MOISTURE AND VOLATILE MATTER:(% m/m)≤ 0.10Same as IOCSame as IOC
INSOLUBLE IMPURITIES:≤ 0.05Same as IOCSame as IOC
TRACE METALS: (mg/kg)
Iron≤ 3.0Same as IOCSame as IOC
Copper≤ 0.1Same as IOCSame as IOC
Heavy MetalsLead (Pb)Aresnic (As) Maximum permissible content is 0.1 mg/kg Same as IOC   Same as IOC 
WAX CONTENT: (mg/kg)≤ 350Same as IOC≤ 250 
SAPONIFICATION:184 – 196 A.O.C.S. Cd3-25
UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER: g/kg≤ 15Same as IOCSame as IOC
HALOGENATED SOLVENTS:Maximum content of each halogenated solvent 0.1 mg/kgMaximum content of all halogenated solvents 0.2 mg/kgSame as IOC  Same as IOC       
PESTICIDE RESIDUES:The products covered by this standard shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for these commodities.
   DESMETHYLSTEROL COMPOSITION: (% total sterols)                                  
Cholesterol≤ 0.5Same as IOCSame as IOC
Brassicasterol≤ 0.1Same as IOCSame as IOC
Campesterol≤ 4.0≤ 4.5 ª (see foot note)Same as IOC
Delta – 7 Stigmastenol≤ 0.5Same as IOCSame as IOC
StigmasterolLess than CampesterolSame as IOCSame as IOC
Apparent beta-sitosterol:beta-sitosterol +delta-5-avenasterol +delta-5-23-stigmastadienol +clerosterol + sitostanol + delta 5-24-stigmastadienol≥ 93.0Same as IOCSame as IOC
Total Sterols (mg/kg)≥ 1000Same as IOCSame as IOC
SUM Erythrodiol + Uvaol %≤ 4.5Same as IOCSame as IOC
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION: (% m/m methyl esters) For All Grades
Myristic AcidC14:0   ≤ 0.03Same as IOCSame as IOC
Palmitic AcidC16:07.50 – 20.00Same as IOCSame as IOC
Palmitoleic AcidC16:10.30 – 3.50Same as IOCSame as IOC
Heptadecanoic AcidC17:0≤ 0.30Same as IOCSame as IOC
Heptadecenoic AcidC17:1≤ 0.30Same as IOCSame as IOC
Stearic AcidC18:00.50 – 5.00Same as IOCSame as IOC
Oleic AcidC18:155.00 – 83.00Same as IOCSame as IOC
Linoleic AcidC18:23.50 – 21.00Same as IOCSame as IOC
Linolenic AcidC18:3≤ 1.00Same as IOCSame as IOC
Arachidic AcidC20:0≤ 0.60Same as IOCSame as IOC
Gadoleic Acid (eicosanoic)C20:1≤ 0.40Same as IOCSame as IOC
Behenic AcidC22:0≤ 0.20Same as IOCSame as IOC
Lignoceric AcidC24:0≤ 0.20Same as IOCSame as IOC
Trans Fatty Acid Content % C18:1T ᵇ  (see foot note)≤ 0.20Same as IOCSame as IOC
Trans fatty Acid Content % C18:2 + C18:3≤ 0.30Same as IOCSame as IOC
Maximum difference between actual and theoretical ECN 42 triacylglycerol content≤ 0.3Same as IOCSame as IOC
Aspect At 20° C (68°f) After 24 hoursLimpidSame as IOC
FRY TEST:Must remain free of any off odors or rancidity after heating to 177° C and cooling
SMOKE POINT:320°F – 380°F
FLASH POINT:437°F
FIRE POINT:650°F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.909 TO .915 AT 25°F
SOLIDIFY POINT:30°F – 50°F
STORAGE:Keep in a cool, dry place and avoid direct contact with light
SHELF LIFE:24 months maximum from filling date/Julian date on COA
MARKINGS:As per the buyer specification suggested:


  • REFINED OLIVE OIL

  • COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

  • MANUFACTURER

  • IMPORTER

  • BATCH NUMBER

  • SPECIFICATION NUMBER

  • PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

PACKAGING:Drums, Totes (IBC) and Flexitanks
DOCUMENTS:
  • Lot or batch numbers

  • Date of manufacture

  • Certificate of Analysis

  • Pesticide report

  • Kosher Certificate if required

INGREDIENT SPECIFICATION:All deliveries of Refined Olive Oil shall comply in every respect to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended and regulations promulgated there under, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances ( in effect on the date of shipment ) substantially similar thereto. In addition, the product shall comply to the above specifications.

ª Campesterol values between 4.0 and 4.5 would be subject to further testing.

ᵇ Fatty acid with 18 Carbon atoms (C) and one trans isomer (T).

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