Item Details
The AOCS Avocado Oil series contains three (3) routine samples in the series (samples 01 through 03).
Please note: While the 2025-26 program begins in Q2, full program year enrollment will be available beginning for the 2026-27 program year.
Samples and Timing
One (1) avocado oil sample sent quarterly.
Determinations and Test Methods
PART A
Delta K (UV Extinction) | Ch 5-91
K270, K232 | Ch 5-91
Free Fatty Acids | Ca 5a-40
Peroxide Value | Cd 8b-90
Lovibond Color* | Cc 13e-92 or Cc 13j-97
Cold test* | Cc 11-53
PART B
Fatty Acid Composition | Ch 2-91 or Ce 1a-13
PART C
Sterols | Ch 6-91
*Optional test
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions
General Instructions for Participants
Samples in this Series
- Avocado Oil
Rounds
- 2nd Quarter
- 3rd Quarter
- 4th Quarter
Determination
- Cold test (Optional Test)
- Delta K (UV Extinction)
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Free Fatty Acids
- K232
- K270
- Lovibond Color (Optional Test)
- Peroxide Value
- Sterols
Test Method
- AOCS Ch 5-91
- AOCS Ch 5-91
- AOCS Ch 5-91
- AOCS Ca 5a-40
- AOCS Cd 8b-90
- AOCS Cc 13e-92
- AOCS Cc 13j-97
- AOCS Cc 11-53
- AOCS Ch 2-91
- AOCS Ce 1a-13
- AOCS Ch 6-91