Moisture 0.05% 0.08%
5 Acid Value 0.16% 1.57%
6 Rancidity ---- Positive
The comparison of these two reports, therefore,
show that there are huge variations ... sample when tested by
Public Analyst did not report positive for Rancidity, while in the
CFL the Rancidity test has come as positive.
On Rancidity
odour. Such oils and fats are refereed
to as having become rancid. The unpleasant
organoleptic characteristics are in part caused by
the presence of free ... fatty acids but the major
development of rancidity is brought about by
atmospheric oxidation (autoxidation). Oxidative
rancidity is accelerated by exposure to heat and
light
shall have pleasant taste and smell free from off flavour and
rancidity.
A perusal of form VI filled in by the Food Inspector
shall have pleasant taste and smell free from off flavour and
rancidity.
A perusal of form VI itself reveals that the food articles from
which
acid method) done 27.5 deg C
8. Specific Tests
Test for Rancidity Negative Shall be negative
Castor Oil
Mineral Oil
Hexabromide All tests All tests
shall have pleasant taste and flavour
free from off flavour and rancidity. It may contain
food additives permitted in Appendix-C. It shall
conform
