Edible Grade Specifications Minimum Maximum
Iodine Value 140 155
Linoleic Acid (as % TFA) 72
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
Refractive Index at 25 deg. C 1.473 1.476

Typical Analysis
Iodine Value 144
Color, 5 1/4" Lovibond 10 Yellow/1.0 Red
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic) .03%
Peroxide Value, at shipment  0.1
Refractive Index at 25 deg. C. 1.474

Typical Fatty Acid Profile
Palmitic 16:0 5.0
Stearic  18:0 2.0
Oleic 18:1 15.0
Linoleic  18:2 77.0
Others 1.0

 High Linoleic Safflower Oil: 78% Polyunsaturated, 15% Monounsaturated, 7% Saturated

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