Refined and non-refined oil

Soybean Oil
Physical Property Refined Soybean Oil Non-Refined Soybean Oil
Color Clear, light yellow Dark yellow or brown
Free Fatty Acids < 0.1% 1-3%
Peroxide Value < 2 meq/kg 5-10 meq/kg
Density 0.91 - 0.93 g/ml 0.92 - 0.94 g/ml
Smoke Point 232 - 238 °C 160 - 190 °C
Flash Point 315 - 330 °C 300 - 310 °C
Saponification Value 191 - 193 mg KOH/g 180 - 200 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value 120 - 143 g I/100g 120 - 141 g I/100g
Refractive Index 1.465 - 1.468 1.470 - 1.473
Moisture Content < 0.05%< 0.5%
canola oil
Physical Specification Refined Canola Oil Non-refined Canola Oil
Appearance Clear, light-colored liquid Slightly cloudy, yellowish liquid
Odor Mild, neutral odor Strong, nutty odor
Free Fatty Acid (as oleic acid) 0.1% maximum 2.0% maximum
Peroxide Value 2.0 meq/kg maximum 10.0 meq/kg maximum
Moisture and Impurities 0.1% maximum 0.5% maximum
Smoke Point 400°F (204°C) minimum 225-350°F (107-177°C)
Flash Point 600°F (316°C) minimum 375-475°F (191-246°C)
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 0.916-0.921 0.914-0.919
Iodine Value 110-130 90-120
Saponification Value 188-194 170-200
olive Oil
Property Non-refined Olive Oil Refined Olive Oil
Color Green to yellow Pale yellow to yellow
Odor Fruity Odorless
Taste Fruity, sometimes bitter Mild, sometimes bland
Acidity < 2% < 0.3%
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) < 0.8% < 0.3%
Peroxide Value (PV) < 20 meq O2/kg < 10 meq O2/kg
Smoke Point 190-207°C 210-238°C
Flash Point > 300°C > 330°C
Density 0.915-0.918 g/cm3 0.913-0.915 g/cm3
Viscosity 84-87 mPa·s at 20°C 63-77 mPa·s at 20°C
Iodine Value (IV) 75-94 75-94
corn Oil
Specification Refined Corn Oil Non-Refined Corn Oil
Color Pale yellow Dark yellow
Appearance Clear and transparent Cloudy or murky
Smell Odorless or mild aroma Strong corn scent
Smoke point High (450°F or 232°C) Low (320°F or 160°C)
Free fatty acid content Low (< 0.1%) High (up to 3%)
Nutritional value Lower due to refining process, but still contains Vitamin E and essential fatty acids Higher due to minimal processing, contains more Vitamin E and essential fatty acids
Shelf life Longer shelf life due to refining process Shorter shelf life due to the presence of impurities and natural fats
Price Higher due to additional refining process Lower due to minimal processing