Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is produced in accordance with the requirements of GOST 1129-93 "Sunflower Oil. Technical Specifications" and TS BY 300031680.001-2012 "Sunflower Oil. Technical Specification".

It is used for food, technical and medical purposes. Depending on the quality indicators, unrefined sunflower oil is subdivided into the highest, first, second grade, feed and technical. Sunflower feed oil is used as additives in the production of animal feed, this oil is rich in vitamins E (this oil is the most rich in it), A, D, group B, microelements, inulin, tannins, as well as fatty acids, the main part of which is represented by unsaturated fatty acids. Vitamin-mineral complex helps to strengthen the immune system.Sunflower oilVitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant, protects the cells of the body from premature aging, has an antitumor effect, and helps to improve the state of the skin and hair. The use of unrefined sunflower oil has a positive effect on the state of the nervous system.

Compliance of unrefined sunflower oil of the highest, first, second grades with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 024/2011 "Technical Regulations for Fat and Oil Products", TR CU 021/2011 "On Food Safety", TR CU 022/2011 "Food Products in Terms of their Labeling" is confirmed by the EAEU Declaration of Conformity No. BY/112 11.01. TR024 005.01 00765 dated December 1, 2021 valid till November 30, 2026.

Unrefined feed sunflower oil of the first and second grades is confirmed to meet the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Republic of Belarus TR 2010/025 / BY "Feed and Feed Additives. Safety", "Veterinary and Sanitary Rules for Ensuring Safety of Feed, Feed Additives and Raw Materials for the Production of Compound Feed", approved by the Resolution of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus dated February 10, 2011 No. 10 (as amended by the resolutions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food dated May 20, 2011 No. 33, July 28, 2011 No. 49, September 10, 2014 No. 48, and June 10, 2016 No. 23)  by the Declaration of Conformity BY/112 11.01. TR025 005 04386 dated December 19, 2016 valid till December 16, 2021 and the Declaration of Conformity BY/112 11.01. TR025 005 04937 dated July 18, 2017 valid till July 18, 2022, respectively.

Quality Indicators of Sunflower Oil
Indicator Highest grade First grade Second grade Feed grade Technical grade
Regulations GOST 129-93 TS BY 300031680.001-2012
Clarity (opacity) Slick over foot  isn’t a rejection criterion Slight opacity over foot isn’t a rejection criterion Clear. Slight opacity is permitted Not rated
Color -
Odor and taste Odor typical of sunflower oil, without foreign odor, aftertaste and bitterness Odor typical of sunflower oil. Slightly musty odor and bitter taste are not rejection criteria Not rated
Color value, mg I2, NMT 15 25 35 40
Acid value, mg КОН/g, NMT 1,5 4,0 6,0 20,0 Not rated
Peroxide value, mmol 1/2 О/kg, NMT 10 10 Not rated 0,2 % I2 Not rated
Moisture and volatiles content, %, NMT 0,20 0,30
Oil-flash temperature, °С, NLT 225
Mass fraction of phosphorus-containing substances expressed in terms of stearo-oleo-lecithin, %, NMT 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0
Mass fraction of phosphorus-containing substances expressed in terms of Р2О5, %, NMT 0,035 0,053 0,070
Mass fraction of unsaponifiable matter, %, NMT 1,2 1,3 1,5
Mass fraction of nonoleaginous impurities, %, NMT 0,05 0,10 0,20 - -
Saponification value, mg КОН/g - - - - -
Mass fraction of sulphur, mg/kg, NMT - - - - -
Mass fraction of erucic acid, %, NMT - - - - -
Shelf life From the day of bottling packaged in consumer containers - 4 months, bottled in flasks and barrels – 1,5 months 3 months 12 months