SRI LANKA STANDARD 32 : 2002

U.D.C 665,353.6

SPECIFICATION FOR
COCONUT OIL
(SECOND REVISION)

SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION

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 SRI LANKA STANDARD
SPECIFICATION FOR COCONUT OIL
(SECOND REVISION)

SLS 32 : 2002

Gr. 4

SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION

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AMENDMENT NO: 1 APPROVED ON 2009-03-30 TO SLS 32 : 2002

AMENDMENT NO : 1 TO SLS 32 : 2002

SPECIFICATION FOR COCONUT OIL
(SECOND REVISION)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It was informed by the Coconut Development Authority that the colour parameter of
edible pure coconut oil may increase when it is heated to higher temperature during the
manufacturing process by small scale manufacturers in order to obtain roasted flavour
and aroma.

Considering the statistical data submitted by the Coconut Development Authority,

Sectoral Committee on Agriculture and Food Products had decided to include an
additional type of coconut oil to the standard.
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AMENDMENT NO : 1 TO SLS 32 : 2002

SPECIFICATION FOR COCONUT OIL
(SECOND REVISION)

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Delete the existing Table 1 and substitute by the following :

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 TABLE 1 Requirements for coconut oil

Sl Characteristic Edible Type Non edible Type

No. Refined, Refined and White Paring Virgin Industrial Method of
bleached and bleached coconut oil Coconut oil coconut oil coconut oil coconut oil test
deodorized coconut oil
coconut oil (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
(1) (2) (3)
i) Colour 25-mm cell on the
Lovibond colour scale 2 2 4 5 5 1 11
expressed in
Y+ 5R, not deeper than
ii) Relative density at 0.915 to 0.920 0.915 to 0.920 0.915 to 0.920 0.915 to 0.920 0.915 to 0.920 0.915 to 0.920 0.915 to 0.920
30 oC/ 30 oC
iii) Refractive index at 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4492
40 oC 1.4492 1.4492 1.4492 1.4492 1.4492 1.4492

iv) Moisture & other matter 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5
volatile at 105 oC, max.
v) Insoluble impurities, per 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 SLS 313
cent by mass, max.
vi) Free fatty acids, as lauric 0.1 (max.) 0.1( max.) 0.8 (max.) 0.8 (max.) 0.8 (max.) 0.2 (max.) 1.0 to 5.0 (or as
acid, per cent by mass traded)

vii) Iodine value 7.5 to 9.5 7.5 to 9.5 7.5 to 11.0 7.5 to 11.0 9.0 to 18.0 6.0 to 11.0 7.5 to 18.0

viii) Saponification value 255 (min.) 255 (min.) 248 to 264 248 to 264 248 to 264 255 (min.) 248 to 264

ix) Unsaponifiable matter, per 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.8
cent by mass, max.
x) Mineral acidity Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

NOTE : Acid value shall be calculated or reported if considered as necessary.

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SRI LANKA STANDARD

SPECIFICATION FOR COCONUT OIL
(SECOND REVISION)

FOREWORD

This Sri Lanka Standard was approved by the Sectoral Committee on Agriculture and Food Technology
and was authorized for adoption and publication as a Sri Lanka Standard by the Council of the Sri Lanka
Standards Institution on 2002-12-16.

This Standard was first published in 1968 & revised in 1979. In this revision the terminology used in the
classification of types of coconut oil has been modified with the inclusion of few categories of coconut
oil with their specification limits and provisions for the inclusion of permitted antioxidants included.
Marking clause also amended to be in line with Food Regulation (Labelling Regulation).

During the formulation of this specification due consideration has been given to the relevant provisions
made under the Sri Lanka Food Act No. 26 of 1980. Specific requirements given in this specification,
wherever applicable, are in accordance with the relevant regulations. However, general provisions
made under the Sri Lanka Food Act have not been included in this specification and, therefore, the
attention of the user of this specification is drawn to the general provisions made in the regulations
framed under the Food Act.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final
value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or an analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with CS 102. The number of significant places to be retained in the rounded off value shall
be the same as that of the specified value in this specification.

For confirmation of purity of oil, chromatographic analysis of triglycerides and/or fatty acids are
recommended.

In the preparation of this standard valuable assistance derived from the relevant publications of the
codex standard and Indian Standards Institution and Thai industrial standard board is gratefully
acknowledged:

1. SCOPE

This specification prescribes the requirements and methods of test for coconut oil used for edible and
industrial purposes.

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2 REFERENCES

CS 102 Presentation of numerical values

SLS 143 Code of practice for general principles of food hygiene
SLS 313 Method of analysis of vegetable oils/fats and fatty materials
SLS 428 Random sampling methods
SLS 467 Code of Practice for labeling of pre-packaged food
SLS 664 Method of sampling animal and vegetable fats and oils

3. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this specification the following definitions shall apply;

3.1 coconut : The fruit of the Coconut palm, (cocos nucifera Linn).

3.2 coconut kernel : Endosperm of the coconut consisting of the white meat with its outer brown skin
(test)

3.3 coconut oil: It shall be the product obtained from the coconut kernel (Cocos nucifera Linn.) by a
process of expression/ heat or solvent extraction.

3.4 virgin coconut oil : Edible coconut oil obtained by mechanical process, application of mild
heat treatment not exceeding 60 0C which may have been purified by physical proceses such as washing,
settling, filteration, refrigeration and centrifigation only.

3.5 white coconut oil : It shall be edible grade coconut oil expelled from the kernel which has not
undergone any further processing/treatment or blending.

3.6 refined and bleached coconut oil: It shall be coconut oil which has been refined by
neutralization with alkali/physical process and bleached with bleaching earth or activated carbon or
both, no other chemical agents- being used.

3.7 refined, bleached and deodorized coconut oil: It shall be coconut oil which has been refined
by neutralization with alkali/physical process and bleached with bleaching earth or activated carbon or
both, deodorized with steam, no chemical agents being used.

3.8 edible paring oil : Coconut oil extracted hygienically from the outer layers of the endosperm
(testa) in a manner that preserves its natural integrity.

3.9 industrial coconut oil : Non edible crude oil.

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4. TYPES

Coconut oil shall be of the following types.

4.1 Edible type

Edible type shall be of the following categories :

Refined bleached and deodorized coconut oil

Refined bleached coconut oil
White coconut oil
Paring coconut oil
Virgin coconut oil

4.2 Non edible type

Non edible type shall be of the following category :

Industrial coconut oil

NOTE

White coconut oil and virgin coconut oil used for food and skin applications shall have the natural
aroma of coconut oil.

5. REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The coconut oil prepared for edible purposes shall be prepared under hygienic conditions as
prescribed in SLS 143.

5.2 The coconut oil shall

a) be free from adulterants, separated water, visible sediments, added colouring and
lavouring substances, extraneous matter and chemicals.

b) have the typical physical characteristics of coconut oil

c) be clear when heated to a temperature of 300 C, and

d) comply with the requirements specified in Table 1.

In addition, all grades except industrial coconut oil shall be free from off flavour
including rancidity.

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 SL Characteristic Edible Type Non Edible Type
No.
Refined, bleached Refined and White Paring oil Virgin Industrial Method
SLS 32:2002

and deodorized oil bleached oil coconut oil coconut oil coconut oil of test

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

I Colour 25-mm cell on the
Lovibond colour scale 2 2 4 5 1 11
expressed in
Y+ 5R, not deeper than

ii Relative density at 0.915 to .920 0.915 to .920 0.915 to 0.915 to 0.915 to 0.915 to .920
30 oC/ 30 oC .920 .920 .920

iii Refractive index at 40 oC 1.4480 to 1.4492 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to 1.4480 to
1.4492 1.4492 1.4492 1.4492 1.4492

iv Moisture & other matter 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5

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volatile at 105 oC max

v Insoluble impurities per cent 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
by mass max
SLS 313
vi Free fatty acids, calculated as 0.1 max 0.1 max 0.8 max 0.8 max 0.2 max 1-5 (or as
lauric acid per cent by mass traded)

vii Iodine value 7.5 to 9.5 7.5 to 9.5 7.5 to 11 9 to 18 6 to 11 7.5 to 18

viii Saponification value 255 min 255 min 248 to 264 248 to 255 min 248 to 264
264
ix Unsaponifiable matter, per 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.8
cent by mass, max
x Mineral acidity Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Note: Acid value shall be tested only if considered as necessary

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5.3 Permitted antioxidants

Edible coconut oil may contain permitted antioxidants as prescribed in the relevant
regulations of the Food Act.

6 PACKAGING AND MARKING

6.1 PACKAGING

The coconut oil shall be packed in a suitable, well closed clean container, as agreed to
between the purchaser and the supplier.

6.2 MARKING

6.2.1 The following information shall be marked or labelled legibly and indelibly on each
package.

a) Name of the product with type;

b) Brand name or trade name ;
c) Net mass/volume of the product in g/ml;
d) Name and address of the manufacturer and/or distributor;
e) Batch identification mark;
f) Country of origin;
g) Date of expiry;
h) Date of manufacture; and
j) Declaration of permitted antioxidants added if any.

6.2.2 General guidelines for marking and labelling as given in SLS 467 shall be followed.

NOTE :

Attention is drawn to certification marking facilities offered by Sri Lanka Standards

Institution. See the inside back cover of this standard.

7 SAMPLING

7.1 A representative sample of the product shall be obtained in accordance with the
relevant clauses of SLS 664.

7.2 Number of tests

Each package selected as in 7.1 shall be examined for packaging and marking requirements.

7.3 The laboratory sample prepared as in 6.9 of SLS 664 shall be inspected/tested
for the requirements given in clause 5.

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8 METHOD OF TEST

Tests shall be carried out as prescribed in SLS 313.

9 CONFORMITY OF STANDARD

The lot shall be declared as conforming to the requirements of this specification if the
following conditions are satisfied.

9.1 Each package examined as in 7.2 satisfies the relevant requirements.

9.2 The sample tested as in 7.3 satisfy the relevant requirements.

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