Edible Grade Specifications Minimum Maximum
Iodine Value 85 95
Oleic Acid (as % TFA) 75
Refractive Index at 25 deg. C. 1.467 1.469
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic) .05%
Flavor & Odor  Bland
Color, AOCS Tintometer 5 1/4"  15 Yellow
Lovibond 1.5 Red
Initial Peroxide Value (AOCS Cd-8-53) 0.5

Typical Analysis
Iodine Value 108
Color, 5 1/4" Lovibond 10 Yellow/1.0 Red
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic) .03%
Peroxide Value, at shipment  0.1
Flavor & Odor Bland
AOM, Stability Hours 
(without antioxidants)
15 Hours

Typical Fatty Acid Profile
Myristic 14:0 0.5
Palmitic 16:0 22.5
Stearic 16:1 1.0
Oleic 18:1 77.5
Linoleic 18:2 55.0
Others 1.0

 Cottonseed Cooking Oil: 55% Polyunsaturated, 19% Monounsaturated, 26% Saturated

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