INTERPRETATION
According to the report from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory, the key parameter tested was the Free Fatty Acid (FFA) content, measured as Oleic Acid.
- The FFA result is 0.35%.
Interpretation:
- Free Fatty Acid (FFA) content is a common quality indicator for oils like VCO.
- In virgin coconut oil, an FFA value below 0.5% is generally considered good quality, indicating the oil is fresh, has low hydrolytic rancidity, and is suitable for consumption and cosmetic use.
- The sample’s FFA value of 0.35% reflects that the VCO is within the acceptable range for high-quality virgin coconut oil.
The test was performed using a standard titrimetric method of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC), which is a recognized method for measuring FFA.
Overall, the VCO shows good chemical quality regarding its free fatty acid content based on this test result.