Parameter |
Specification |
Appearance |
Clear, green to dark green liquid |
Odor |
Mild, fruity, natural avocado aroma |
Taste |
Mild, buttery, slightly nutty flavor |
Extraction Method |
Cold-pressed, unrefined |
Moisture & Volatile Matter |
Max 0.1% |
Free Fatty Acids (FFA) |
Max 1.0% as oleic acid |
Peroxide Value |
Max 15 meq O₂/kg |
Oleic Acid Content |
60% – 75% |
Palmitic Acid Content |
10% – 20% |
Iodine Value |
80 – 95 wijs |
Saponification Value |
185 – 200 |
Refractive Index (40°C) |
1.468 – 1.472 |
Density at 20°C |
0.910 – 0.920 g/cm³ |
Unsaponifiable Matter |
1.5% – 2.0% |
Smoke Point |
~190°C (cold-pressed, unrefined) |
Shelf Life |
12 months (when stored in cool, dark conditions) |
Packaging |
Dark glass bottles, HDPE containers, drums |
Certifications (Optional) |
Kosher, Halal, Organic (if certified by supplier) |
Origin |
Extracted from fresh avocado pulp by mechanical pressing |