Comparison with the CODEX Alimentarius standards24 of the relative density, acidity, and refractive indices measurements for unfiltered babassu nut oil.
| Parameters | UBO (this work) | Codex Alimentarius24 |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity index (mg KOH per g oil) | 3.582 ± 0.084 | Up to 4.0 |
| Relative density (g mL−1) at 25 °C ref. water 25 °C | 0.923 ± 0.001 | 0.914–0.917 |
| Refracted index (nD40) | 1.447 ± 0.001 | 1.448–1.451 |