Refined Peanut Oil

Refined Peanut Oil

PEANUT OIL – PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

(Refined, Crude & Cold-Pressed Grades)

Peanut Oil (also called Groundnut Oil) is extracted from the seeds of Arachis hypogaea. It is widely used for cooking, food manufacturing, and industrial purposes due to its high smoke point and stable fatty acid profile.


1. PRODUCT TYPES

  1. Refined, Bleached & Deodorized Peanut Oil (RBD) – Edible grade

  2. Cold-Pressed Peanut Oil – Premium gourmet/health grade

  3. Crude Peanut Oil (CPO) – For refining/industrial use


2. REFINED PEANUT OIL (RBD) – FOOD GRADE

Parameter Specification
Appearance Clear, light yellow
Odor/Taste Bland, neutral
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) ≤ 0.1% (as oleic acid)
Moisture & Volatile Matter ≤ 0.1%
Insoluble Impurities ≤ 0.05%
Peroxide Value ≤ 1.0 meq O₂/kg
Iodine Value 85 – 100 g I₂/100g
Saponification Value 185 – 195 mg KOH/g
Density @ 20°C 0.912 – 0.918 g/mL
Smoke Point ≥ 230–235°C
Flash Point ≥ 300°C
Color (Lovibond) ≤ 2.0 Red
Phosphorus ≤ 10 ppm
Iron ≤ 1.5 ppm
Unsaponifiable Matter ≤ 0.5%
Shelf Life 24 months

3. COLD-PRESSED PEANUT OIL – PREMIUM GRADE

Parameter Specification
Appearance Golden yellow
Odor/Taste Strong natural peanut aroma
FFA ≤ 0.3–0.5%
Moisture ≤ 0.1%
Impurities ≤ 0.2%
Peroxide Value ≤ 3.0 meq/kg

Used for gourmet cooking, health products, and cosmetics.


4. CRUDE PEANUT OIL (CPO)

Parameter Specification
FFA 0.5 – 3%
Moisture & Impurities ≤ 1.0%
Color Brownish-yellow
Odor Strong, typical
Phosphorus ≤ 300–600 ppm

Used for refining and industrial applications.


5. TYPICAL FATTY ACID PROFILE

Fatty Acid % Range
Oleic Acid (C18:1) 45 – 55%
Linoleic Acid (C18:2) 25 – 35%
Palmitic Acid (C16:0) 6 – 12%
Stearic Acid (C18:0) 2 – 5%
Arachidic Acid 1.0 – 2.0%
Behenic Acid 0.5 – 1.5%

6. PACKAGING OPTIONS

  • 1L, 2L, 5L PET bottles

  • 10L / 20L Jerry cans

  • 190–200kg steel/plastic drums

  • 1000L IBC tanks

  • Flexi-tanks (22–24 MT)

  • Bulk tankers


7. APPLICATIONS

Food Grade (RBD & Cold-Pressed)

  • Cooking, frying, and baking

  • Snack and confectionery manufacturing

  • Salad dressings & gourmet oils

Industrial / Technical Uses

  • Biodiesel (UCOME)

  • Cosmetics & skincare

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Soaps & detergents


8. CERTIFICATIONS (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

  • ISO 22000 / HACCP

  • GMP

  • Halal

  • Kosher

  • SGS / Intertek inspection

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