Melting point | 53.5-55.0 °C. |
Iodine value | 132-145. |
Saponification value | 175-200. |
Acid value | 0.60-1.20. |
Titer | 35.5-37.0 °C. |
Unsaponifiable matter | 23.0 percent-27.0 percent. |
Hexane residue | Not more than 25 p.p.m. |
All determinations, except the hexane residue, shall be made on the initial extract of the flower petals (after drying in a vacuum oven at 60 °C. for 24 hours) prior to the addition of the oils and ethoxyquin. The hexane determination shall be made on the color additive after the addition of the vegetable oils, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and ethoxyquin.
21 C.F.R. §73.295