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Premier jus (Oleo stock)

Premier jus (Oleo stock)

Bovine

Codex Definition

Premier jus (oleo stock) is the product obtained by rendering at low heat the fresh fat (killing fat) of heart, caul, kidney and mesentery collected at the time of slaughter of bovine animals in good health at the time of slaughter and fit for human consumption, as well as cutting fats. (Section 2.3)

Quick Facts

رقم القسم

2.3

الرقم اليودي

36–47

رقم التصبّن

190–200

نقطة التجمد / التيتر

42.5–47

Full Fatty Acid Profile

Fatty acidRange (%)
Myristic C14:02–6
C14:10.5–1.5
C15:00.2–1.0
Palmitic C16:020–30
Palmitoleic C16:11–5
C17:00.5–2.0
C17:1< 1.0
Stearic C18:015–30
Oleic C18:130–45
Linoleic C18:21–6
Linolenic C18:3< 1.5
C20:0< 0.5
C20:1< 0.5

Source: CXS 211-1999 — Section 3 (Premier jus / tallow column)

Physical & Chemical Properties

PropertyValue
Relative density (40°C/water 20°C)0.893–0.904
Refractive index (ND 40°C)1.448–1.460
Titre (°C)42.5–47
Saponification value (mg KOH/g)190–200
Iodine value (Wijs)36–47
Unsaponifiable matter (g/kg)≤ 10

Source: CXS 211-1999 — Appendix, Table 2

Quality Criteria

CriterionMaximum level
Acid value2.0 mg KOH/g (free fatty acids ≤ 1.00%)
Peroxide value≤ 10 milliequivalents active oxygen/kg
Sodium soap contentNil
Moisture & volatile matter (105°C)≤ 0.3%
Insoluble impurities≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)≤ 1.5 mg/kg
Copper (Cu)≤ 0.4 mg/kg
ColourCreamy white to pale yellow

Source: CXS 211-1999 — Appendix, Table 1

Common Uses

Used as a high-quality raw material for producing oleo oil and oleostearin, and in the manufacture of shortening and margarine.