PRODUCT NAME
Sunflower oil.
DESCRIPTION
Sunflower oil is oil derived from sunflower seeds (seeds of Helianthus annuus L.).
INGREDIENT
ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS - Sunflower oil is composed primarily of glycerides of fatty acids (linoleic acid in triglyceride form) being obtained only from the seeds of sunflower.
OTHER PERMITTED INGREDIENTS - It may contain small amounts of other lipids such as phosphatides, of unsaponifiable constituents and of free fatty acids naturally present in the fat or oil.
FOOD SAFETY PARAMETERS
The product free from microorganisms in amounts which may represent a hazard to health and free from any substance originating from microorganisms in amounts which may represent a hazard to health.
CHEMICAL CRITERIA
| Safety parameters | LIMITS |
| Relative density (xºC/water at 20ºC) | 0.918-0.923 x=25ºC |
| Refractive index (ND 40ºC) | 1.461-1.470 |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g oil) | 188-194 |
| Iodine value | 118-141 |
| Unsaponifiable matter (g/kg) | ≤ 15 |
| Quality parameters | MAXIMUM LIMITS |
| Matter volatile at 105°C | 0.2% m/m |
| Insoluble impurities | 0.05% m/m |
| Soap content | 0.005% m/m |
| Iron (Fe) | 1.5mg/kg |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.1 mg/kg |
| Acid value | 0.6 mg KOH/g Oil |
| Peroxide value | Up to 10 milliequivalent of active oxygen /kg oil |
PHYSICAL CRITERIA
| Parameter | LIMITS |
| Appearance and colour | Appropriate to the product |
| Odour or flavour | Appropriate to the product |
| Texture | Fluid |
| Foreign matter | Shall have no foreign matter and rancid odour and taste |
| Storage | Shall be maintained at ≤30°C during storage and delivery |
CONTAMINANTS
| Quality parameters | MAXIMUM LIMITS |
| Arsenic | 0.1 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1 mg/kg |
NUTRITION FACTS (Approximate values per 100 grams)
| NUTRIENTS | AMOUNT PER 100 g OF PRODUCT |
| Energy | 800 Kcal |
| Fats | 100 g |
PACKAGING
| PARAMETER | LIMITS |
| Primary packaging | Food grade plastic/glass containers that maintain the integrity of the product to protect product, maintaining sanitary and organoleptic qualities intact and withstands the rigors of transport and handling |
| Secondary packaging | Corrugated paper box or packing that protects integrity of the primary packages, and withstands the rigors of transport and handling |
| Primary packaging net weight | Up to 5 L |
| Warranty at delivery location | 4 months |
