Item Details

The AOCS Avocado Oil series contains eight (8) routine samples in the series (samples 01 through 08).

Samples and Timing

Two (2) avocado oil samples 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

  • 1st Quarter
  • 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

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