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iodine value

Definition:
In rendering, a measure of the chemical unsaturation of the fat expressed as the number of grams of iodine absorbed by 100 grams of fat sample.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • iodine number
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/272
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