Grapeseed Oil (Refined)
| DESCRIPTION | Grapeseed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the grapes (Vitis vinifera). The dried grape seeds are pressed and extracted. Then by using 4 steps is refined, bleached, deodorized, and winterized. | |
| ORIGIN: | Grapeseed Oil is mainly produced in Mediterranean countries with big volumes of seeds from the wine and raisin production. | |
| PURITY: | Free of residue (B refined) or re-esterified oils. Must meet all Codex Alimentarius standards | |
| CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS: | Each shipment to include certificate. | |
| APPEARANCE, FLAVOR & COLOR: | Color Lovibond: yellow = 15.0 – 70.0 (Codex max = 30.0), red = 1.6 max* (Codex max = 2.5) *If red is above 1.6, blue color needs to be present above 2.0 | |
| AVERAGE ANALYSIS | ||
| Peroxide Value (meq 2/kg) | < 5 | |
| Free Fatty Acid (% of Oleic Acid) | <0.1 | |
| Moisture % | < 0.005 | |
| Insoluble impurities % | < 0.05 | |
| Iodine Value (g 12 / 100g) | 134-144 | |
| Specific Gravity (20° C) | .918 – .924 | |
| Saponification Value | 188 – 194 A.O.C.S. Cd3-25 | |
| Refractive Index (40° C) | 1.473 – 1.477 | |
| FATTY ACID COMPOSITION | ||
| Myristic Acid | C 14:0 | 0.30 % max |
| Palmitic Acid | C 16:0 | 5.50 – 11.0 % |
| Palmitoleic Acid | C 16:1 | < 1.20 % max |
| Stearic Acid | C 18.0 | 3 – 6.5 % max |
| Oleic Acid | C 18:1 | 12 – 28 % |
| Linoleic Acid | C 18:2 | 65 – 78 % (Codex min = 58 %) |
| Linolenic Acid | C 18:3 | < 1 % |
| Arachidic Acid | C 20:0 | < 1 % |
| Eicosenoic Acid | C 20:1 | 0.3 % max |
| Behenic Acid | C 22:0 | 0.17 % max |
| Erucic Acid | C22:1 | < 0.3 max |
| Ligniceric Acid | C 24:0 | 0.10 % max |
| STEROLS COMPOSITION | < .5 % | |
| Cholesterol | < .2% | |
| Brassicasterol | Traces | |
| Campesterol | Campesterol value should be lower than Stigmasterol | |
| Stigmasterol | ||
| Β-Sitosterol | 64 – 70 % | |
| Δ – 5 Avenasterol | 1 – 3.5 % | |
| Δ – 7 Stigmastenol | 1 – 3.5 % | |
| Other Sterols | < 5.1 % | |
| Eritodiol & Uvaol | 2.0 % min | |
| VITAMIN E (in mg/kg) | ||
| Alpha – Tocopherol | 16 – 38 | |
| Beta – Tocopherol | ND – 89 | |
| Gamma – Tocopherol | 11.5 – 20 | |
| Delta – Tocopherol | ND – 4 | |
| Tocotrienols | > 150 | |
| TOTAL (including Tocotrienols) | 240 - 410 | |
| CONTAMINANTS | ||
| Benzo(a)pyrene | < 2 µ/kg | |
| Benzo(b)fluoranthene | < 10 µ/kg | |
| HEAVY METALS | ||
| Copper (mg/kg) | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Iron (mg/kg) | ≤ 1.5 | |
| Arsenic (mg/kg) | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Lead (mg/kg) | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Mercury | < 0.05 | |
| PESTICIDE RESIDUES: | The products covered by this standard shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for those commodities. |
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| STORAGE: | Store at 65° to 75° F in a dry and odor-free environment | |
| SHELF LIFE: | Minimum shelf life of 1 year in unopened container. | |
| USAGE: | Due to its favorable fatty acid composition with about 88% unsaturated fatty acids, thereof about 66% linoleic acid, its easy digestibility and good Stability, Grapeseed Oil is highly appreciated for dietetic purposes. |
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| MARKINGS: | As per the buyer specification suggested: • GRAPESEED OIL (REFINED) • COUNTRY OF ORIGIN • MANUFACTURER • IMPORTER • BATCH NUMBER • PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER • JULIAN DATE |
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| PACKAGING: | Drums (55 OR 58 gallons) | |
| DOCUMENTS: | • Lot or batch numbers • Date of manufacture • Certificate of Analysis • Pesticide Report • Kosher Certificate if required |
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| INGREDIENT SPECIFICATION: | All deliveries of Grapeseed Oil (Refined) shall comply in every respect to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended and regulations promulgated there under, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances (in effect on the date of shipment) substantially similar thereto. In addition, the product shall comply to the above specifications. | |