Appearance: Clear, pale yellow oily liquid; limpid, without sediment.
Specific Weight (Density): 0.910 – 0.916 (at 20°C/water at 20°C).
Refractive Index: 1.466 – 1.468 (at 20°C).
Volatile Substances: Max 0.1% (m/m) matter volatile at 105°C.
Color: Clear yellow; Lovibond color: 3.5R Max.
Taste and Odor: Without specific odor or taste; practically odorless and tasteless.
Free Fatty Acids (as oleic): Max 0.3 g per 100 g.
Amount of Soap: Negative / Pass test.
Peroxide Value: Max 10.0 mEq O₂/kg.
Iodine Number (Value): 75 – 94.
Saponification Number: 184 – 196 (mg KOH/g oil).
Additives: Alpha-tocopherol permitted to restore natural tocopherols lost during processing; other antioxidants such as BHA and BHT are not standard for pure refined olive oil but may be used for specific industrial applications.
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