The analysis proposed by our laboratory :

  • Composition by GC/FID after trans-esterification
  • Acid value
  • Peroxide value 
  • Anisidine value 
  • Iodine value 
  • Saponification value
  • Refractive index 
  • Ester value
  • Hydroxyl value 
  • Carbonyl value
  • Water content
  • Insoluble impurity content
  • Insaponifiable content
  • Identification of insaponifiables
  • Flash point
  • Essential oil extraction
  • Specific gravity
  • Total cyanide assay
  • Viscosity

Non exhaustive list, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information !

Chromatogram of shea butter :

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alphapinene

Move the mouse on the chromatogram to obtain more details on the molecules such as their mass spectrum.