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. 2014 Sep 27;23(2):201–209. doi: 10.1016/j.jfda.2014.06.007

Table 6.

Values of the oxidation rate constants (k) for peroxide value and the predicted shelf life storage of partially refined oil compared with soybean oil.

Sample Reaction rate constant Predicted shelf life (d)


35°C 45°C 55°C 35°C 45°C 55°C
Terminalia catappa oil 0.276 0.408 0.900 30 20 9
Soybean oil 0.595 0.877 1.208 13 9 6