Cottonseed oil is valued for its smooth flavor, stability, and excellent frying qualities, making it a common choice in snack food production and processed food industries. With a balanced fatty acid composition and good oxidative stability, it extends product freshness and quality. We import cottonseed oil from certified suppliers who meet global standards, guaranteeing product integrity and supply reliability for both industrial and culinary users.
Parameter | Typical Value / Limit | Test Method / Standard |
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic Acid) | Max 0.3% | AOCS Ca 5a-40 / ISO 660 |
Iodine Value | 95 – 110 | AOCS Cd 1-25 / ISO 3961 |
Saponification Value | 188 – 195 | AOCS Cd 3-25 / ISO 3657 |
Moisture & Volatile Matter | Max 0.05% | AOCS Ca 2c-25 / ISO 662 |
Peroxide Value | Max 5.0 meq/kg | AOCS Cd 8-53 / ISO 3960 |
Color (Lovibond) | Max 5.0 Y + 0.5 R | Lovibond Method |
Gossypol Content | Max 50 ppm | AOCS Ba 8a-99 |
Smoke Point | Approx. 230°C | AOCS Cc 10b-45 |
Appearance | Clear, pale yellow liquid | Visual inspection |
Odor | Bland, odorless | Organoleptic test |
Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.915 – 0.920 | ASTM D1298 |