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Physical Characteristics:
1) color and luster(melting): Bright lemon yellow to light golden yellow
2) Odour and Taste: natural cocoa smell, no mouldy or burnt smell
3) Transparence: Clean & clear -
Chemical characteristics:
1) Refractive Index(expressed as N40/D): 1.456-1.459 max
2) Saponification Value: 188-198 mgKOH/g fat
3) Iodine Value(Wijs): 33-42 gl/100g
4) Color Value: 0.15 gK2Cr2O7/100ml H2SO4
5) Free Fatty Acids(Expressed as %m/m oleic acid): 1.75% max
6) Moisture and Other Volatile Matter Content: 0.2 max
7) Melting Behaviour (Slip point): 30-34 degree Celsius
8) Arsence: 0.1 mg/kg max