ANALYSIS VALUES Organoleptic Bright, clear; with absence of foreign odors and flavors Peroxide index 0.1 – 1.0 (meq O2 / Kg) Free fatty acid as oleic acid 0.03 – 0.07 (g / 100g) Lovibond color Yellow 10 – 15 (in 133.35mm cell) Red 0.6 – 1.5 (in 133.35mm cell) Unsaponifiable matter Max.: 1.00 (g / 100g) Soap Max.: 10 (ppm) Winter Test Oil will remain clear after cooling it for 24hs a 0ºC Moisture and volatile matter Max.: 0.05 (g / 100g) Impurities Will not contain naked eye Insoluble impurities Max.: 0.02 (g / 100g) Specific gravity at 25ºC 0.9133 – 0.9175 Refractive index at 25ºC 1.4706 – 1.4740 Iodine index 110 – 140 (g I2 / 100g) Saponification value 188 – 192 (mg OHK / g) Halphen – Gastaldi test Negative Linolenic acid Max.: 0.3 (as fatty acid / 100g of total fatty acids)
Botanical name Cicer arietinum Taste Typical Odor Odourless, no foreign odours Color Typical, beige/yellow Production area 4000 Tons Caliber 6 mm to 9 mm Packing White polypropylene packaging bag of 25 kg y 50 kg Loading 20 feet: 24 metric tonnes ANALYSIS VALUES Foreign bodies 1.00% max Insect damage 0.50% min Moisture 14.00% max Stained grains 1.00% max Slightly stained 3.00% max Broken 1.00% max
Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine. Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health. Benefits 1) Rich in Polyphenols That Provide Several Health Benefits 2) May Reduce High Blood Pressure by Improving Nitric Oxide Levels 3) Cocoa has other properties that may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke 4) Polyphenols Improve Blood Flow to Your Brain and Brain Function 5) May Improve Mood and Symptoms of Depression by Various Means 6) Flavanols May Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes 7) May Aid Weight Control in Many Surprising Ways 8) May Have Cancer-Protective Properties 9) Theobromine and Theophylline Contents May Help People With Asthma 10) Antibacterial and Immune-Stimulating Properties May Benefit Your Teeth and Skin