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Contact Supplierwe are offering refined cocoa nut oil. able 1. typical glc ranges of fatty acid composition
common name composition
caproic acid c 6:0 0.4 - 0.6
caprylic acid c 8:0 4.6 - 10
capric acid c 10:0 5.0 - 8.0
lauric acid c 12:0 45.1 - 53.2
myristic acid c 14:0 16.8 - 21.0
palmitic acid c 16:0 7.5 - 10
stearic acid c 18:0 2.0 - 4.0
oleic acid c 18:1 5.0 - 10.0
linoleic acid c 18:2 1.0 - 2.5
other c 18:3 c 24:1
chemical and physical characteristics
relative density (40°cwater at 20°c) 0.908 – 0.921
refractive index (nd40°c) 1.448 – 1.450
saponification value (mg kohg oil) 248 – 265
iodine value (wijs) 6.3 – 10.6
unsaponifiable matter not more than 15 gkg
1. quality characteristics
characteristics requirements
clarity a fully transparent oil at or above 30°c
colour (platinum-cobalt scale) 50 maximum
odour and taste mild fresh coconut (free from smoky, soapy, rancid or foreign notes)
free fatty acids, as lauric acid 0.3% maximum on packing for export
peroxide value not more than 15 millequivalents of active oxygen per kg.
filtration test (250 ml sample) leaves no residue or staining on a whatman no.
moisture and volatile matter 0.1% maximum