GN
Groundnut oil
Purity
Fatty acid profile and quality against the FSSAI standard.
Edible oil testing
Edible oil testing for quality, purity and FSSAI compliance
We test groundnut, mustard, sesame, cottonseed, castor, sunflower, soybean, coconut and palm oils for quality, rancidity, fatty acid profile and adulteration, against FSSAI standards and buyer specifications.
Oil testing lab
What is edible oil testing?
Edible oil testing is the laboratory analysis of cooking oils and fats for quality, freshness, fatty acid composition and adulterants, to show they are genuine and meet the FSSAI standard for that oil.
Gujarat is a major centre for groundnut, cottonseed, castor and sesame oil, and oils are often blended with cheaper oils or contain harmful adulterants such as argemone or mineral oil.
Accurate Universal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. tests oils and fats using titration methods for quality and gas chromatography for fatty acid profiles, helping mills and brands prove purity and meet FSSAI standards.
Need edible oil tested?
Tell us the product and purpose and we'll recommend the right tests.
Why oil testing matters
Prove purity and freshness
Blending with cheaper oils, harmful adulterants and rancidity are the main quality risks for edible oils. Testing proves your oil is what the label says.
Testing parameters
Edible oil tests
These are the tests most often required for oils and fats.
- 10+oil types
- GCfatty acid profile
- FSSAIoil standards
| Test | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Acid value / free fatty acids | Freshness and quality of the oil |
| Peroxide value | Oxidation and rancidity |
| Iodine value | Degree of unsaturation; identifies the oil type |
| Saponification value | Characteristic of each oil; detects blending |
| Fatty acid profile | Fingerprint of the oil; detects adulteration |
| Moisture and insoluble impurities | Quality and storage stability |
| Argemone oil and mineral oil | Harmful adulterants |
| Total polar compounds | Degradation of used frying oil |
Get a quote for edible oil testing
Share your product, standard or specification. We'll confirm the tests and send an itemised quotation.
Oils we test
Testing by oil type
Each oil has its own FSSAI standard and adulteration risks.
MU
Mustard oil
Purity and pungency
Adulteration and quality checks.
SS
Sesame oil
Purity
Fatty acid profile and quality.
CS
Cottonseed and castor
Quality
Quality parameters for Gujarat's major oils.
PL
Palm, soybean, sunflower
Refined oils
Quality and blending checks.
How it works
From oil sample to report in five steps
- Step 1
Share your requirement
Tell us the product, purpose and market. We recommend the right tests and send a quotation.
- Step 2
Send the sample or book pickup
Courier a sealed sample to our Ahmedabad or Rajkot laboratory, or book a sample pickup.
- Step 3
Laboratory analysis
Quality parameters are tested by titration and the fatty acid profile by gas chromatography.
- Step 4
Accredited report
Results compared with the FSSAI standard for that oil or your specification.
- Step 5
Technical support
Our team explains the results and advises on next steps if a value is out of limit.
Industries we serve
Supporting the oils and fats sector
We test oils for producers, brands and users.
- Oil mills
- Refineries
- Oil brands
- Food manufacturers
- Snack makers
- Hotels & caterers
- Oil traders
- Exporters
Not sure which parameters apply?
We'll map the FSSAI standard or buyer specification for your product.
FAQs
Edible Oil Testing: common questions
Why is edible oil testing important?
It confirms the oil is genuine and fresh, detects blending with cheaper oils and harmful adulterants such as argemone or mineral oil, and shows the oil meets the FSSAI standard.
What parameters are tested in edible oil?
Common parameters are acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, saponification value, moisture and impurities, fatty acid profile and adulterant tests.
How is adulteration in oil detected?
Each oil has a characteristic fatty acid profile and chemical values. Comparing these with the FSSAI standard reveals blending, and specific tests detect argemone and mineral oil.
Can you test used frying oil?
Yes. Total polar compounds show how much a frying oil has degraded. FSSAI has set a limit for total polar compounds in used cooking oil.
How much does edible oil testing cost?
The cost depends on the oil and parameters. Share your requirement and we will send an itemised quotation.
Is Accurate Universal Laboratories accredited for this testing?
Yes. Our Ahmedabad laboratory is accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (certificate TC-5021) and our Rajkot laboratory under certificate TC-7988. The tests and products covered are listed in our scope of accreditation, and we confirm whether your parameters are within scope before testing.
Still have a question about edible oil testing?
Talk to our food testing team about parameters, limits or results.
Related services
Tests that often go with oil testing
Get a quotation
Looking for a reliable oil testing lab?
Tell us the oil and what you need to check. We'll reply with the right tests and an itemised quotation.
- Call us+91 90330 44571
- WhatsAppChat with our team
- Emailinfo@accurateuniversal.com
- Accredited test report
- Clear guidance on the right tests
- Support from our technical team
Standards and regulatory references
- FSSAI – Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulations
- FSSAI – Manuals of methods of analysis
Standards and limits change; we confirm the current requirements for your product and market at the time of testing.