Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil compressed from the seeds of sunflower. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient.
Sunflower oil is a monounsaturated /polyunsaturated mixture of mostly oleic acid (omega-9)-linoleic acid (omega-6) group of oils. The oil content of the seed ranges from 22% to 36% (average, 28%): the kernel contains 45โ55% oil. The expressed oil is of light amber color with a mild and pleasant flavor; refined oil is pale yellow. Refining losses are low and the oil has good keeping qualities with a light tendency for flavor reversion. The oil contains appreciable quantities of vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and other aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Specifications Recommended value
| Organoleptic: | Neutral/bland taste; absence of foreign odours and flavours |
| Moisture and volatile matter | 0.2% maximum |
| Insoluble impurities | 0.05% maximum |
| Free fatty acid | 0.15% maximum expressed as oleic acid |
| Linoleic acid (C18:2): | 48.3-74% of total fatty acids |
| Delta-7-Stigmasterol | 6.5-24 % of total sterol |
| Acid value | 0.6 mg maximum of KOH/g oil |
| Color | 5-1/4 inch Lovibond cell |
| Red: | 1.5 maximum |
| Yellow: | 15 maximum |
| Appearances: | Pale yellow, bright & clear oily liquid |
| Odor and Flavor | Odorless and Bland |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Smoke Point | 230C min. +/- 10C |
PACKAGING:
1L,2L,3L,5L PET Liter Bottles, Jerry Cans of 10-25 Liter plastic and Tin Containers, we also packing in Flexi Tanks and Liter Drums.
