Description
DESCRIPTION: New hybrids of the traditional sunflower
species product an oil unusually high in oleic acid C*8:1. The
appearance of this new hybrid only differs in the color of the
kernel shells from off white to silver grey compared to black resp.
black stripes. The seed is pressed; the obtained oil is filtered
and subsequently refined. The result is a light transparent high
oleic sunflower seed oil with excellent oxidative stability.
APPEARANCE, FLAVOR & COLOR
Clear, pale yellow liquid; almost odorless with
characteristic bland taste. Color Lovibond 5¼: red = 1.2
Max.
AVERAGE ANALYSIS:
PEROXIDE VALUE 1.0 meq/kg
Max.
IODINE VALUE: *6 – **2
ACID VALUE: Max. 0.5
MOISTURE: 0.*0% Max.
COLD TEST AT 0°C *2 Hours
Min.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.**9 –
0.**4
SAPONIFICATION: **8 – **8
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION:
PALMITIC ADIC C *6:0 4.0 – 6.0%
STEARIC ACID C *8:0 2.5 – 5.0%
OLEIC ACID C *8:1 Min.
*0%
LINOLEIC ACID C *8:2 *5.0 – *5.0%
LINOLENIC ACID C
*8:3 Max. 0.1
ARACHIDIC ACID C
*0:0 Max. 0.6%
BEHENIC ACID C *2:0 Max. 1.1%
OTHER FATTY ACIDS Max. 3%
STORAGE: Keep away from direct
sunlight at room temperature in tightly sealed containers (nitrogen
blanketed). The shelf life is 2 years from date of manufacture in
unopened containers.
USAGE:
Mid-Oleic Sunflower Oil is commonly used in the food industry
in conditions with extra high cooking temperatures; this oil is
also recognized for its health benefits of lower levels of trans
fats. Sunflower oils are also used in cosmetic formulations as an
emollient.
