Coconut Oil Quality & Laboratory Test Results
Quality assessment of coconut oil through chemical, contaminant, pesticide and fatty-acid profile testing.
Laboratory-tested coconut oil
The test report records the analysis of a coconut oil sample against the applicable limits listed under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011 (FSSR-2011). The report’s remarks state that the sample meets the requirements for the parameters tested.
Lovibond Colour Scale.
No Bleaching or deordorizing
Absent
Chemical Parameters
Key chemical quality indicators of coconut oil.
| No. | Test parameter | Test protocol | Unit | Test result | FSSR-2011 limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refractive Index @ 40°C | FSSAI 02.003 : 2021 | — | 1.44873 | 1.4480 – 1.4500 |
| 2 | Saponification Value | FSSAI 02.007 : 2021 | mg KOH/g | 283.30 | Min. 250.0 |
| 3 | Iodine Value | FSSAI 02.010 : 2021 | — | 8.53 | 7.5 – 10.0 |
| 4 | Polenske Value | FSSAI 02.011 : 2021 | — | 15.08 | Min. 13.0 |
| 5 | Unsaponifiable Matter | FSSAI 02.008 : 2021 | g/100g | 0.34 | Max. 1.0 |
| 6 | Acid Value | FSSAI 02.009 : 2021 | mg KOH/g | 0.92 | Max. 6.0 |
| 7 | Peroxide Value | FSSAI 02.042 : 2021 | meq of O₂/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.2) | Max. 10.0 |
| 8 | Argemone Oil | FSSAI 02.032 : 2021 | — | Absent | Absent |
| 9 | Presence of Mineral Oil | FSSAI 02.029 : 2021 | — | Absent | Absent |
Mycotoxin Analysis
Reported aflatoxin screening results.
| No. | Test parameter | Test protocol | Unit | Test result | FSSR-2011 limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aflatoxin B1 | FSSAI 07.011 : 2020 | µg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.5) | Max. 10.0 |
| 2 | Aflatoxin B2 | FSSAI 07.011 : 2020 | µg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.5) | — |
| 3 | Aflatoxin G1 | FSSAI 07.011 : 2020 | µg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.5) | — |
| 4 | Aflatoxin G2 | FSSAI 07.011 : 2020 | µg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.5) | — |
| 5 | Total Aflatoxin | FSSAI 07.011 : 2020 | µg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.5) | Max. 15.0 |
Heavy Metal Analysis
Reported results for the tested metals and contaminants.
| No. | Test parameter | Test protocol | Unit | Test result | FSSR-2011 limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arsenic (As) | AOAC 22nd Edition 2013.06 : 2023 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.06) | Max. 0.10 |
| 7 | Cadmium (Cd) | AOAC 22nd Edition 2013.06 : 2023 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.05) | Max. 1.5 |
| 8 | Mercury (Hg) | AOAC 22nd Edition 2013.06 : 2023 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.10) | Max. 1.0 |
| 9 | Lead (Pb) | AOAC 22nd Edition 2013.06 : 2023 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.05) | Max. 0.10 |
| 10 | Copper (Cu) | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/HM01 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.25) | Max. 30.0 |
| 11 | Tin (Sn) | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/HM01 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-2.5) | Max. 250.0 |
| 12 | Methyl Mercury | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/HM04 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.01) | Max. 0.25 |
Antioxidant Screening
Reported results for the tested antioxidant additives.
| No. | Test parameter | Test protocol | Unit | Test result | FSSR-2011 limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | BHA | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/LC02 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-3.0) | Max. 200 |
| 14 | BHT | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/LC02 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-3.0) | Max. 200 |
| 15 | TBHQ | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/LC02 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-3.0) | Max. 200 |
| 16 | Propyl Gallate | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/LC02 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-3.0) | Max. 200 |
Pesticide Residue Analysis
Reported pesticide screening results.
| No. | Test parameter | Test protocol | Unit | Test result | FSSR-2011 limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Phenothiate | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/P001 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.01) | Max. 0.01 |
| 18 | Trichlorfon | EGL/AROR/INS/SOP/P001 | mg/kg | BLQ (LOQ-0.01) | Max. 0.05 |
Fatty Acid Profile
Detailed fatty-acid composition reported in g/100g.
| No. | Fatty acid parameter | Classification | Unit | Test result | Reference limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | C6:0 – Methyl hexanoate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 0.53 | Not Detected – 1.0 |
| 20 | C8:0 – Methyl octanoate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 7.41 | 4.0 – 10.0 |
| 21 | C10:0 – Methyl decanoate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 5.21 | 5.0 – 10.0 |
| 22 | C12:0 – Methyl laurate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 46.22 | 44.0 – 53.2 |
| 23 | C14:0 – Methyl myristate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 20.71 | 13.0 – 21.9 |
| 24 | C16:0 – Methyl palmitate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 8.92 | 7.5 – 11.0 |
| 25 | C16:1 – Methyl palmitoleate | Monounsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 26 | C17:0 – Methyl heptadecanoate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 27 | C17:1 – Methyl cis-10-heptadecenoate | Monounsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 28 | C18:0 – Methyl stearate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | 2.82 | 1.0 – 4.9 |
| 29 | C18:1 – Methyl cis-9-oleate | Monounsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | 6.54 | 5.0 – 10.0 |
| 30 | C18:1 – Methyl trans-9-elaidate | Trans fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | — |
| 31 | C18:2 – Methyl linoleate | Polyunsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | 1.54 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
| 32 | C18:3 – Methyl linolenate | Polyunsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected – 0.2 |
| 34 | C20:0 – Methyl arachidate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | BLQ (LOQ-0.10) | Not Detected – 0.2 |
| 35 | C20:1 – Methyl cis-11-eicosenoate | Monounsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 36 | C20:2 – Methyl cis-11,14-eicosadienoate | Polyunsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 37 | C22:0 – Methyl behenate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 38 | C22:1 – Methyl erucate | Monounsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 39 | C22:2 – Methyl cis-13,16-docosadienoate | Polyunsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 40 | C24:0 – Methyl lignocerate | Saturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
| 41 | C24:1 – Methyl nervonate | Monounsaturated fatty acid | g/100g | Not Detected | Not Detected |
Understanding the test results
- BLQ: Below Limit of Quantification. The reported result is below the stated LOQ value.
- Not Detected: The parameter was reported as not detected by the test method.
- Absent: The report records the tested parameter as absent.
- Reference limits: Limits are reproduced from the supplied report. A dash indicates that no limit was stated in that particular row.
Important: The source report states that results relate
only to the sample tested in its received condition and should not be
extrapolated to other products or samples. The report records that the
tested sample meets the stated FSSR-2011 requirements for the parameters
tested. These results should not be interpreted as a guarantee that
every production batch has identical test results.
*Minor Variations can occur as we do not use any chemical stabilzation and every batch of coconuts procured might have different characteristics.