OILS & FATS
The rancidity of fats and oils is determined by the level of oxidation in a sample. Rancidity testing is an important step in establishing product quality and shelf life. There are various forms of rancidity that can be documented through the FAPAS proficiency tests.
saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids & polyunsaturated fatty acids
Distribution Date: 02/21/2024
limited fatty acid profile (inc. butyric acid), saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids & cholesterol
Distribution Date: 03/05/2024
total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids (& possibly individual fatty acids: linoleic acid, a-linolenic acid (ALA), ARA, DHA & EPA)
Distribution Date: 04/24/2024
total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids & total trans fatty acids
Distribution Date: 05/23/2024
saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid & polyunsaturated fatty acids & limited fatty acid profile
Distribution Date: 06/28/2024
total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids (& possibly individual fatty acids: linoleic acid, a-linolenic acid (ALA), ARA, DHA & EPA)
Distribution Date: 07/29/2024
Total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, total trans fatty acids, total omega-3, total omega-6 & total omega-9 series fatty acids, (& possibly individual omega-3, omega-6 & omega-9 fatty acids)
Distribution Date: 08/13/2024
saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid & polyunsaturated fatty acids & limited fatty acid profile
Distribution Date: 08/23/2024
Total omega-3, total omega-6 & total omega-9 series fatty acids, (& possibly individual omega-3, omega-6 & omega-9 fatty acids)
Distribution Date: 09/13/2024
total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, total trans fatty acids & butyric acid
Distribution Date: 10/02/2024
total fat, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (& possibly individual fatty acids: linoleic acid, a-linolenic acid (ALA), ARA, DHA & EPA)
Distribution Date: 10/17/2024
saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid & polyunsaturated fatty acids & limited fatty acid profile
Distribution Date: 10/23/2024