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ICC QUALITY STANDARDCRUDE COCONUT OIL |
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Scope |
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This Standard applies for Crude Coconut Oil. |
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References |
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· SNI (Indonesia National Standard) 01-2902-1992 · IS (Indian Standard) 542:1968 · PNS (Philippine National Standard)/BAFPS · MS (Malaysian Standard) 239:1987 · TIS (Thailand Coconut Industrial Standard) 203-1977 |
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Definition |
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Crude coconut oil is the product obtained by expression and/or solvent extraction from dried kernel (copra) of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), and is free from admixture with other oils and fats. It is clear and free from rancidity, adulterants including mineral oil, sediment, suspended and other foreign matter and separated water. |
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Essential Composition and Quality Factors of Crude Coconut Oil |
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Moisture & Impurities (%) |
Max 0.5 |
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Free Fatty Acid (%) |
Max 4 |
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Color |
4 – 12 Red |
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Iodine Value (Wijs) |
7.5 – 10.5 |
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Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil sample) |
250 – 264 |
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Food Additives |
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None permitted |
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Hygiene |
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It is recommended that the product covered by the provisions of this standard shall be in accor-dance with the appropriate sections of the General Principles of Food Hygiene recommended by the CODEX Alimentarius Commission (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 4-2003). |
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Labelling and Packaging |
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It is recommended that the process of labelling and packaging of the product covered by the provisions of this standard shall be in accordance with the appropriate sections of the General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1 – 1985, Rev. 6 - 2008). |
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