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Peanut Oil
Product Description
We offer peanut oil in bulk. Peanut oil is also sold by the name of groundnut oil or arachis oil. The refined fixed oil is obtained from peanuts. Peanut oil is mainly used for frying because of its high smoke point. It is most-commonly used for Asian cooking but also has applications in the cosmetic industry.
For more information please see the product specifications below or fill in the contact form for any other questions or inquiries.
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Product specifications
| Chemical Specifications | |
| Parameters | |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 0.912 – 0.920 |
| Free fatty acids | < 2,0 ml of 0,02 N NaOH |
| Refractive Index (40°C) | 1,462 – 1,464 |
| Iodine Value | 84 – 100 |
| Saponification Value | 185 – 195 |
| Cottonseed Oil | Absent |
| Heavy Metals Method II | < 0,001% |
| Rancidity | passes |
| Solidification range of F/A | 26 – 30 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | < 1,5% |
| Colour | Pale Yellow, bright & clear oily liquid. |
| Flavour and Odour | Bland, Almost odourless |
| Fatty Acid Composition | |
| Parameters | |
| C14:0 | < 0.2 |
| C16:0 | 6 – 15.5 |
| C16:1 | < 1.0 |
| C18:0 | 1.3 – 6.5 |
| C18:1 | 36 – 72 |
| C18:2 | 13 – 45 |
| C18:3 | < 2.0 |
| C20:0 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
| C20:1 | 0.5 – 2.1 |
| C20:4 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
| C22:0 | 1.5 – 4.8 |
| C24:0 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed at all times. However, oil sold as NF is guaranteed to meet the NF monograph.
Packaging Specifications
| PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Origin | Europe |
| Packaging | 1 L / 3 L / 5 L / 10 L / 25 L / 1000 L |
| Storage | Light protected and not above room temperature |
| Shelf Life | 15 months |
