Exotic EPZ sesame oil is freshly extracted oil from sesame seeds. The oil triple filtered to ensure total removal of physical impurities. It’s processed under hygienic condition and supervision with relevant competent expertise being utilized to assure supply of good quality. It’s primarily used for further processing of edible oil (refining) and cosmetic industries.
Physical Properties :
Appearance/color : Pale
Viscosity : Slightly viscous
Relative Density : 0.915-0.923
Impurities (Foreign matter) : 0.2%
Refractive index : 1.465
Chemical properties / Composition :
Moisture content, : (Max) 3%
Peroxide value, (Meq) : Max 4
Acid value : 4mg KOH/g
Iodine value (Wijs) : 104 - 120
Unsaponifiable matter (ppm) max : 0.02
Saponification value : 187 - 195
Heavy metal Limits :
Arsenic (As), ppm, max : 0.1
Copper (Cu), ppm, max : 5.0
Lead (Pb), ppm, max : 0.1
Cadmium (Cd), ppm, max : 0.02
Mercury (Hg), ppm, max : 0.01
Microbial Quality :
Yeast and mold (Max), CFUs : 10,000
Escherichia Coli in 1 g : Absent
Salmonella species in 30g : Absent
S. Aureus : Absent
Solubility:
Immiscible with water and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Soluble in alcohols, glycol ether, glycols, esters.
Usage:
Used for further processing.
Labelling:
As per national and codex standard for packing and food labelling
Packaging:
Shall be packed in 20 liter food grade high density polypropylene gallon. Samples are delivered in 500ml PET containers.
Shelf life:
Best before extinction of 1 year from the date of manufacture.
Handling & Storage :
General good hygienic practices and good manufacturing practices to be observed during handling. Avoid direct sunlight and temperatures exceeding 350C.
Baobab Seed Oil is obtained from the kernel of the baobab seed (Adansonia digitata L.) by mechanical extraction using a screw expeller. The oil is triple filtered for clarity. No additional process is applied and no preservatives or additives are added.
Country of Origin : Kenya
Product Name : Baobab Seed Oil
INCI Name : Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Botanical Name : Adansonia digitata L. (Bombacacea)
Storage and Stability:
The shelf life in sealed original containers and under ambient storage conditions is 24 months after the date of manufacturing. We recommend storing in dark, cool and dry conditions.
Non GMO and Identity Preserved Status Statement :
Baobab fruits are not subject to genetic modifications. Process controls are in place to ensure no accidental contamination (to acceptable technical contamination limit set by Regulation) with genetically modified materials, or materials derived thereafter, can occur.
