Shortening and Margarine

Margarine Standard Specification

ParametersSpecification
AppearanceLight yellow-to-pale yellow colored
solid, fat. Soft solid at ambient temperature
Free Fatty Acid as Oleic %0.05 max.
Taste           Bland, without off after taste.
Melting Point °C 42 - 46 °C
Peroxide Value, meq/kg2.0 max

Shortening Standard Specification

ParametersSpecification
AppearanceWhite-to-pale colored solid, fat. Soft
solid at ambient temperature
Free Fatty Acid as Oleic %0.04-0.05
ColorFree from rancid or other foreign
odors
Odor
42 - 45
Melting Point °C2.0 max
  Peroxide Value, meq/kg 1.0 max