Sunflower oil is a light yellow, light-tasting vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the sunflower plant. It contains plenty of unsaturated fatty acids in its structure and is generally used for nutritional purposes. In addition, it is used in the production of biodiesel and in the pharmaceutical industry. Sunflower oil is one of the four most produced vegetable oils in the world.
Sunflower Oil 3. Class
Sunflower oİl
ests
Methods
Range
Specific gravity @ 25°C
USP
0.915-0.920
Iodine value
USP
110 - 143
Saponification value
USP
188 - 194
Free fatty acids
USP
< 2.0 mL of 0.02 N NaOH
Color Gardner
AOCS Td la-64
3 Max
Appearance
Pale yellow, bright & clear oily liquid
Odor
Bland, odorless
TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)
C14:0
<0.5
C18:2
20 - 75
C16:0
3.0 - 10
C18:3
<1.5
C16:1
<1.0
C20:0
<1.0
C18:0
1.0 - 10
C20:1
<0.5
C18:1
14 - 65