Fatty Acid Profile

is a test performed to detect adulteration with other oils and also determines the monounsaturated (the best type of fat), polyunsaturated (lower levels desired) & saturated (lower levels desired) profile of your oil.  A vast range of fatty acids are tested from Myristic acid to Lignoceric Acid.   This test shows the allowable range for the scope of fatty acids including Linoleic acid (or Omega 6) &  Palmitic acid (which can be in higher concentrations in warmer areas and you may find higher levels of this acid during warmer seasons).

Fatty acid composition as determined by gas chromatography
(% m/m methyl esters):

  • Myristic acid < 0.05
  • Palmitic acid 7.5–20.0
  • Palmitoleic acid 0.3–3.5
  • Heptadecanoic acid < 0.3
  • Heptadecenoic acid < 0.3
  • Stearic acid 0.5–5.0
  • Oleic acid 55.0–83.0
  • Linoleic acid 3.5–21.0
  • Linolenic acid < 1.0
  • Arachidic acid < 0.6
  • Gadoleic acid (eicosenoic) < 0.4
  • Behenic acid < 0.2*
  • Lignoceric acid < 0.2

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