Specifications
Virgin Coconut Oil Specifications
The following specifications are based on standard reference values. Final specifications should be confirmed per batch and commercial agreement.
1. Organoleptic
OdorFresh coconut aroma, not rancid
TasteNormal, characteristic coconut oil taste
ColorColorless
2. Basic Parameters
MoistureMax 0.2%
Iodine Value4.1 – 11.0
Free Fatty Acid (FFA)Max 0.2%
Peroxide ValueMax 2.0 meq/kg
3. Fatty Acid Composition (%)
Caproic (C6:0)
ND – 0.7
Caprylic (C8:0)
4.6 – 10.0
Capric (C10:0)
5.0 – 8.0
Lauric (C12:0)
45.1 – 53.2
Myristic (C14:0)
16.8 – 21.0
Palmitic (C16:0)
7.5 – 10.2
Stearic (C18:0)
2.0 – 4.0
Oleic (C18:1)
5.0 – 10.0
Linoleic (C18:2)
1.0 – 2.5
Linolenic (C18:3)
ND – 0.2
4. Microbiology
Total Plate CountMax 10 colony/ml
5. Heavy Metals
Lead (Pb)Max 0.1 mg/kg
Copper (Cu)Max 0.4 mg/kg
Iron (Fe)Max 5.0 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)Max 0.1 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)Max 0.1 mg/kg
Note: ND = Not Detected