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Peanut Oil

Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts. The oil usually has a mild or neutral flavor but, if made with roasted peanuts, has a stronger peanut flavor and aroma

Specification of Peanut Oil

Specifications for Peanut Oil

  • Relative Density : 0.909–0.920 at 20°C
  • Refractive index : 1460–1465 at 40°C
  • Saponification Value : 187–196 mg KOH/g oil
  • Iodine Value : : 77–107
  • Unsaponifiable Matter : Max 10 g/kg
  • Moisture : Max 0.1% by mass
  • Colour : On the Lovibond Tintometer scale, not deeper than 3 for expressed oil and 5.0 for solvent-extracted oil
  • Acid Value : Max 0.3
  • Energy : Should be at least 900 kcal/100 g