PCOG LEC FINALS: it is a common parameter in the specification of fats and oils.

it measures the free fatty acids (FFA) present in the fat or oil.

it is defined as the weight of KOH in mg needed to neutralize the organic acids present in 1g of fat.

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it is a common parameter in the specification of fats and oils.

it measures the free fatty acids (FFA) present in the fat or oil.

it is defined as the weight of KOH in mg needed to neutralize the organic acids present in 1g of fat.

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Acid value (AV)

It is a common parameter in the specification of fats and oils. it measures the free fatty acids (FFA) present in the fat or oil. it is defined as the weight of KOH in mg needed to neutralize the organic acids present in 1g of fat.