Second home chemistry test to detect counterfeit and/or adulterated olive oil. Author, Jorge Auristondo Vilches (Toxicologist) Olive Oil and Monounsaturated Fatty Acids. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic acid (55-83%). Other fatty acids present in smaller amounts include palmitic acid, linoleic acid and stearic acid. This unique composition of monounsaturated fatty … Sigue leyendo Home chemistry. Iodine test to detect counterfeit olive oil.

Author, Jorge Auristondo Vilches, Toxicologist. Olive Oil is rich in Vitamin E and Tocopherols. Alpha-tocopherol is the predominant form of Vitamin E in Olive Oil. It acts as a powerful natural antioxidant that protects the lipids in the oil and provides health benefits, such as supporting immune function and cellular protection. I. - Oxidation Test … Sigue leyendo Olive oil, home test for adulteration. Alpha-tocopherol and Vitamin E.