RAW RICE BRAN OIL SPECIFICATIONS – RMS

Use : Edible oil

Description: -

The oil obtained from the layer around the endosperm of rice obtained from paddy of Oryza Sativa
Linn. Fam. Gramineae, which is removed during the process of rice milling and generally known as
rice bran. The oil shall be clear liquid free from rancidity, adulterants, suspended or insoluble
matter, or any other foreign matter , separated water, added colouring matter , flavouring
substances.

Odour : Shall be characteristic of Raw Rice Bran oil, free from rancid and foreign odour.

Sr. No Parameter Standard Test Ref No

1 Moisture & volatile Impurities Basic – 0.5% NR 1900320
%(max) >0.51 to 1.0% SR
0
W - 10 g, Temp - 105 C,Time - 2 >1.0% Reject
Hrs
2 Lovibond Colour 1/4” Cell Basic- 40 units 1900007
(Y+5R)(max) 40 to 50 units –Rs.
20 P/U PMT
> 50.0 unit - Reject
3 Refractive Index @ 40 C 1.4600 - 1.4700 1900009
OR
Butyrorefractometer @ 40 C 51.0 – 66.4 1900009
4 Specific Gravity @30 C 0.910 - 0.920 1900015
5 Saponification Value 180 – 195 1900004
6 Iodine Value 90 – 105 1900002
7 FFA % (max). Basic – 4.0% NR 1900001
>4.0 to 5.0% SR
>5.0 to 6.0% DR
>6.0 to 7.0% TR
>7.0% Reject
< 4.0 % SP
8 % Unsaponifiable Matter (Max) 6.0% 1900008
( Gums + Wax + Oryzanol )
9 % Cold Acetone Insoluble (Wax Basic -2.5% NR 1900006
content) >2.5 to 3.0% SR
 >3.0% Reject
10 Oryzanol % (min) 1.8% 1900039

11 Bleachability Test Basic – 40% NR 1900011

a) Direct bleaching ( % Reduction < 40.0 to 35.0%
in colour in 1/4” cell) using 3.0% Rs.15/- per unit /
Tonsil +0.5% Activated Carbon. MT
< 35.0% Reject
12 Flash Point (min) 120 C 1900445
(Penskey Marten closed method)
13 Test For Castor Oil (by TLC) Shall Be Negative 1900022
14 Test For Cottonseed Oil Shall Be Negative 1900023
15 Test For Karanjia Oil Shall Be Negative 1900024
16 Test For Kusum Oil Shall Be Negative 1900025
17 Test For Linseed Oil Shall Be Negative 1900026
18 Test For Mineral Oil Shall Be Negative 1900027
19 Test For Neem Oil Shall Be Negative 1900028
20 Test For Argemone Oil (by TLC) Shall Be Negative 1900029
21 Test For Sesame Oil Shall Be Negative 1900030
22 Test for Hydrocyanic Acid Oil Shall be Negative 1900032
23 Test for Mustard oil (by GLC) Shall be Negative 1900033
24 Test for Soya bean oil ( by GLC)
a. Linolenic Acid (18:3) % Max 1.5% 1900031

NR - No Rebate
SR - Single Rebate
DR - Double Rebate
TR - Triple Rebate
SP - Single Premium