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AACC Approved Methods of Analysis, 11th Edition -AACC Method 58-10.01. Cloud Point

AACC Approved Methods of Analysis, 11th Edition

Special Properties of Fats, Oils, and Shortenings

AACC Method 58-10.01
Cloud Point

VIEW METHOD

Objective
To determine the crystallization temperature (cloud point) for animal and vegetable fats and oils. The first stage of crystallization is indicated by a visible cloud in the sample. This method is equivalent to Official Method Cc 6-25 of the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS).