Edible Oil And Fats

Edible/Non-edible Oil and Fat

  • Quality check as per FSSAI/AGMARK Specifications
  • Fatty Acid Profile by GLC
  • Adulteration/Purity GLC & TLC
  • Colour
  • Essential Oil content (Pungency)
  • Moisture and Insoluble Impurities
  • Refractive Index
  • Acid Value
  • Saponification Value
  • Iodine Value (Wijs)
  • Unsaponifiable Matter
  • Bellier Turbidity Test(oC)
  • Specific Gravity
  • RM Value
  • Baudian Test (BT)
  • Flash Point
  • Peroxide Value
  • Quantification of Vitamins A, D & E
  • Omega 3 & Omega 6

 

Adulterants in Edible Oil

  • Test for Argemone Oil by TLC
  • Test for Mineral Oil by TLC 
  • Test for Castor Oil by TLC
  • Test for Hydrocynic Acid
  • Test for added Synthetic Colour
  • Halphan Test
  • Test for sesame oil 
  • Test for Polybromide
  • Baudian Test (BT)
  • Rancidity Test

 

Nutrition Value of Edible Oil & Fat

1. Energy

2. Fat

  •   Saturated Fat (SFA)
  •   Unsaturated Fat
    • Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
    • Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)

3. Carbohydrate

4. Protein

5. Vitamin -E , A ,D