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When selecting bird feed mixes, oil content is more important than seed size for energy-hungry species.

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Refined sunflower oil


1. Product Overview
ProductSunflower oil
TypeRefined
OriginBulgaria
Packaging10-litre bottles
UsageFor restaurants and industrial use
StorageStore in a cool, dark place, protected from sunlight
Shelf-life12 months
2. Key Quality Parameters
Free fatty acids (as oleic acid)max. 0.18 %
Peroxide valuemax. 1.0 meq O₂/kg
Moisture and volatile mattermax. 0.08 %
Insoluble impuritiesmax. 0.05 %
Phosphorusmax. 5 mg/kg
Iodine value110 – 143
Saponification value188 – 195
3. Physical Characteristics
AppearanceClear, transparent, free from sediment
ColourLight yellow
Odour and tasteNeutral, typical, free from off-flavours
Density at 20°C0.916 – 0.924 g/cm³
Refractive index at 20°C1.4735 – 1.4755
Cold testNegative (5 h at 0°C)
4. Fatty Acid Composition
Palmitic acid (C16:0)5.0 – 7.6 %
Stearic acid (C18:0)2.7 – 6.5 %
Oleic acid (C18:1)14.0 – 39.4 %
Linoleic acid (C18:2)48.3 – 74.0 %
Linolenic acid (C18:3)max. 0.3 %
Erucic acid (C22:1)max. 0.1 %
Trans fatty acidsmax. 1.0 %
5. Other
Heavy metalsCompliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
PesticidesCompliant with EU pesticide residue limits (MRLs)
GMOGMO-free
RadiationRadiation-free