Product Details

Wheat Germ Oil (Refined) also been called diamond oil is expeller pressed without the

use of chemical solvents. Wheat Germ is rich in octacosanol; it is also rich in naturally occurring

antioxidants includingvitamin E and beta carotene, and also contains naturally occurring phospha-

tides

and phytosterols whichassist in the digestion of fats.

Test Term

Test Method

and Unit

Specification

Appearance & odor

Specific Gravity

Acid Value

Moiste and Volatiles

Cold test

Unsaponifiables

Peroxide Value,

Iodine value

Refractive Index

Fatty Acid Comosition

C16:0 Palmitic acid

C18:0 Stearic acid

C18:1 Oleic acid

C18:2 Linoleic acid

C18:3 Linolenic acid

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20°C

(mgKOH/g)

0°C, 5.5hours

meq/kg

gI/100g

20°C

mg/100g

Clear to light yellow with free odor

0.924~0.934

0.2 Max

0.20 Max

clear and transparent

170-200

1.479~1.480

14-19

0-2

12-23

52-60

3-10

250Min

Wheat germ oil is very high in vitamin E (255 mg/100g), named king of VE oil, and also contains

Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, F, and sterols. Essential Fatty Acids, protein, and minerals.

Wheat germ

oil also has anti-oxidant and regenerative properties.