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What is the Peroxide Value Limit in Oil?

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the maximum concentration of active oxygen in refined oil is set at 10 milliequivalents per kilogram (meq/kg). This standard helps define the peroxide value limit in oil, a key indicator of oil freshness and quality, protecting consumers from the effects of oxidation.