Sesame Oil:

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.