Coconut Oil is obtained from nuts of the Coconut Palm and widely distributed in all tropical countries especially along the coast lines.
Coconut oil has a multitude of health benefits, which include but are not limited to skin care, hair care, improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases.
The fibrous outer husks of the nuts are used for the manufacture of mats, brushes, etc.; the soft part adhering to the inside shell is the copra, containing approximately 65% oil, excellent for margarine, shortening, soap and allied purposes. Copra is pressed in expellers.
Coconut oil has a multitude of health benefits, which include but are not limited to skin care, hair care, improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases.
The fibrous outer husks of the nuts are used for the manufacture of mats, brushes, etc.; the soft part adhering to the inside shell is the copra, containing approximately 65% oil, excellent for margarine, shortening, soap and allied purposes. Copra is pressed in expellers.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameters | RANGE |
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Specific gravity @ 25°C |
0.917-0.922 |
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Iodine value |
6 - 11 |
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Free fatty acids |
6.0% Max |
|
Moisture & Volatiles |
0.05 max |
|
Appearance |
Manila yellow, solid to semi-solid, lard-like fat |
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Odor |
Characteristic |