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3. Determination of chemical indices
Determining chemical indices is a simple and summary way of gaining an initial analytical insight into the nature of a fatty substance. It complements the physical characteristics described in paragraph 2 .
3.1 Saponification value
The saponification index (SI) is the quantity of...
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Determination of chemical indices
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Bibliography
Regulations
Arrêté du 19 octobre 2006 relatif à l'emploi d'auxiliaires technologiques dans la fabrication de certaines denrées alimentaires (JO du 02/12/2006.
February 12, 1973. List of substances authorized for use in the refining and processing of edible fats (JO du 15/02/1973).
Arrêté du 1 er octobre 1986, relatif à la méthode officielle...
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French Standards Association (AFNOR) http://www.afnor.com
American Oil Chemists' Society, (AOCS) http://www.aocs.org
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