Description
SOYBEAN OIL is a Natural Refined Vegetable
Oil with a high content of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
The major unsaturated fatty acids in REFINED SOYBEAN
OIL triglycerides are 7% linolenic acid (C18:3); 51%
linoleic acid (C-18:2); and 23% oleic acid(C-18:1). It also contains the
saturated fatty acids stearic acid (4%) and 10% palmitic acid (10%).
SOYBEAN OIL is also rich in lecithin, sterolins, and vitamin E. Lecithin is needed
by every cell in the body and is a key building block of cell membranes. Lecithin
protects cells from oxidation and largely comprises the protective sheaths
surrounding the brain. It is composed mostly of B vitamins, phosphoric acid,
choline, linoleic acid and inositol
TECHNICAL DATA
Appearance: Yellow pale oily liquid with minimum odour
Acidity index: 0.50 mg KOH/g oil
Peroxide value: 10.0 meq O2/Kg oil
Specific gravity: 0.90 – 0.93 g/ml
Fatty Acid Composition
Oleic acid 17 – 30 %
Linoleic acid 48 – 58 %
Palmitic acid 9 – 13 %
Linolenic acid 4.5 – 10 %