SOYBEAN OIL

Soybean Oil – Description

Soybean oil is one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world, extracted from soybeans and widely used in cooking, the food industry and the production of derivatives. It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, mainly omega-6, and has a low content of saturated fats. In addition to its application as an edible oil, it is also used in the manufacture of margarine, mayonnaise, condiments and in the chemical industry.

Origin: Brazil or Argentina

Specifications
✅ Origin: Soybean (Glycine max)
✅ Color (Lovibond 5¼” cell): Max 2.0 Red
✅ Peroxide Index: Max 1.0 meq/kg
✅ Moisture and Volatile Impurities: Max 0.1%
✅ Free Fatty Acids (as Oleic Acid): Max 0.1%
✅ Taste and Odor: Neutral, free from strange taste or odor
✅ Smoke Point: Approx. 232°C
✅ Density (25°C): 0.915 – 0.922 g/cm³
✅ Iodine Index (wijs): 120 – 141
✅ Saponification Index: 189 – 195 mg KOH/g
✅ Saturated Fat: 14 – 16%
✅ Monounsaturated Fat: 22 – 28%
✅ Polyunsaturated Fat: 52 – 58%