Technical aspects
Sunflower phospholipids have a viscous consistency, uniform colour and neutral sensory profile. The physicochemical parameters of the product ensure stability under typical storage conditions.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acetone-insoluble substances | min. 60% |
| Moisture content | max. 1.5% |
| Acid number | max. 35 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide number | max. 10 meq O₂/kg |
| Hexane-insoluble substances | max. 0.3% |
| Viscosity at 25°C | max. 35,000 cP |
| Gardner colour (10% hexane) | max. 14 |
| Arsenic | max. 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | max. 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | max. 1 mg/kg |
| Total number of microorganisms | <1000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | <10 cfu/g |
| Enterobacteriaceae | not detected / <10 cfu/g |
| Moulds and yeasts | <100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | not detected in 25 g |
