Analysis of oils: Determination of acid value
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Abstract
Acid value is a measure of the extent to which the glyceride in the oil have been hydrolysed by lipase action. The paper provides the methodology in the determination of acid value. The apparatus and reagents needed are presented. Detailed procedures in determination of acid value are provided.
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Low, L. K., & Ng, C. S. (1987). Determination of acid value. In H. Hasegawa (Ed.), Laboratory Manual on Analytical Methods and Procedures for Fish and Fish Products (pp. C-5.1-C-5.2). Singapore: Marine Fisheries Research Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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