Grapeseed Oil (Refined)

DESCRIPTIONGrapeseed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the grapes (Vitis vinifera). The dried grape seeds are pressed and extracted. Then by using 4 steps is refined, bleached, deodorized, and winterized.
ORIGIN:Grapeseed Oil is mainly produced in Mediterranean countries with big volumes of seeds from the wine and raisin production.
PURITY:Free of residue (B refined) or re-esterified oils. Must meet all Codex Alimentarius standards
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS:Each shipment to include certificate.
APPEARANCE, FLAVOR & COLOR:Color Lovibond: yellow = 15.0 – 70.0 (Codex max = 30.0), red = 1.6 max* (Codex max = 2.5) *If red is above 1.6, blue color needs to be present above 2.0
AVERAGE ANALYSIS
Peroxide Value (meq 2/kg)< 5
Free Fatty Acid (% of Oleic Acid)<0.1
Moisture %< 0.005
Insoluble impurities %< 0.05
Iodine Value (g 12 / 100g)134-144
Specific Gravity (20° C).918 – .924
Saponification Value188 – 194 A.O.C.S. Cd3-25
Refractive Index (40° C)1.473 – 1.477
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
Myristic AcidC 14:00.30 % max
Palmitic AcidC 16:05.50 – 11.0 %
Palmitoleic AcidC 16:1< 1.20 % max
Stearic AcidC 18.03 – 6.5 % max
Oleic AcidC 18:112 – 28 %
Linoleic AcidC 18:265 – 78 % (Codex min = 58 %)
Linolenic AcidC 18:3< 1 %
Arachidic AcidC 20:0< 1 %
Eicosenoic AcidC 20:10.3 % max
Behenic AcidC 22:00.17 % max
Erucic AcidC22:1< 0.3 max
Ligniceric AcidC 24:00.10 % max
STEROLS COMPOSITION< .5 %
Cholesterol< .2%
BrassicasterolTraces
CampesterolCampesterol value should be lower than Stigmasterol
Stigmasterol
Β-Sitosterol64 – 70 %
Δ – 5 Avenasterol1 – 3.5 %
Δ – 7 Stigmastenol1 – 3.5 %
Other Sterols< 5.1 %
Eritodiol & Uvaol2.0 % min
VITAMIN E (in mg/kg)
Alpha – Tocopherol16 – 38
Beta – TocopherolND – 89
Gamma – Tocopherol11.5 – 20
Delta – TocopherolND – 4
Tocotrienols> 150
TOTAL (including Tocotrienols)240 - 410
CONTAMINANTS
Benzo(a)pyrene< 2 µ/kg
Benzo(b)fluoranthene< 10 µ/kg
HEAVY METALS
Copper (mg/kg)≤ 0.1
Iron (mg/kg)≤ 1.5
Arsenic (mg/kg)≤ 0.1
Lead (mg/kg)≤ 0.1
Mercury< 0.05
PESTICIDE RESIDUES:The products covered by this standard shall comply with those maximum
residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for those commodities.
STORAGE:Store at 65° to 75° F in a dry and odor-free environment
SHELF LIFE:Minimum shelf life of 1 year in unopened container.
USAGE:Due to its favorable fatty acid composition with about 88% unsaturated fatty acids, thereof about 66% linoleic acid, its easy digestibility and good
Stability, Grapeseed Oil is highly appreciated for dietetic purposes.
MARKINGS:As per the buyer specification suggested:
• GRAPESEED OIL (REFINED)
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
• MANUFACTURER
• IMPORTER
• BATCH NUMBER
• PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
• JULIAN DATE
PACKAGING:Drums (55 OR 58 gallons)
DOCUMENTS:• Lot or batch numbers
• Date of manufacture
• Certificate of Analysis
• Pesticide Report
• Kosher Certificate if required
INGREDIENT SPECIFICATION:All deliveries of Grapeseed Oil (Refined) 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.