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Physicochemical parameters of babassu oil (Attalea speciosa Mart. ex Spreng, Arecaceae) from Catimbau National Park, Brazil.
| Physicochemical parameters | Babassu oil (unrefined) | Reference values (refined oil) |
|---|---|---|
| Relative density (g/mL) | 0.9280 | 0.9140–0.9170 |
| Refractive index at 40°C | 1.451 | 1.448–1.451 |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) | 0.14 | Max. 4 |
| Peroxide value (meq/kg) | nd | Max. 15 |
| Rancidity | Absent | Absent |
nd: not detected.
