The fraction of substances in oil & fat which is not saponified by caustic alkali, but is soluble in ordinary fat solvent is called unsaponifiable matter. A characteristic feature of unsaponifiable matter in olive oil is its content of squalene, which is higher than that of other vegetable oils.
Unsaponifiable matter (g/kg)
- Olive oils < 15
- Olive-pomace oils < 30
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