Packed in: Egypt, Turkey or Spain
Refined sunflower oil
PET 500 ml to 25 L · tin · pot · bulk
The range runs from PET 500 ml to 25 L; the 20 L and 25 L PET (5.3 and 6.6 US gal) come from Spain.
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Cooking Oil Supply Programs
Golden sunflower oil poured into a glass bowl on a dark surface, with sunflower seeds, soybeans and a corn cob
Refined sunflower, canola (low-erucic rapeseed), soybean, corn and palm olein, with grapeseed oil, high-oleic grades, frying oils and blends, for retail, foodservice and industrial buyers. Formats include PET, glass, tins, pots, spray and bulk, depending on the oil and the program.
Specify the oil and intended use alongside free fatty acids, peroxide value, color, moisture and fatty-acid profile. Packaging, storage conditions and the confirmed product specification also shape the supply program.
At a glance
- Product selection
- Sunflower · corn · soybean · canola · palm olein · grapeseed · blends
- Packaging options
- PET bottle, 1 L · PET bottle, 3 L and 5 L · Large PET bottle, 20 L and 25 L · Glass bottle, 750 ml and 1 L · and 5 more formats
- Before quotation
- Share the product, destination, pack size and estimated quantity. Final options are confirmed for your order.
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Reference product
Refined sunflower oil, the reference line
The specification and nutrition values below describe the Egyptian refined sunflower reference program, the line carrying the fullest documentation. Every other oil and origin, including sunflower oil from Spain or Turkey, is specified on its own program sheet.
Technical specification
Refined sunflower oil specification, Egyptian reference program
These limits apply to the Egyptian refined sunflower reference program only, with the reference standard recorded against each limit. They do not apply automatically to sunflower oil from Spain or Turkey, or to other oils, grades and blends; the specification for the selected product and origin is confirmed before order.
Technical specification referenceEgypt
Other packing originsSpainTurkeySubject to confirmation for the selected program
Product and composition
| Product | Refined sunflower oil |
|---|---|
| Origin of this specification | Egypt |
| Definition | Oil obtained from the seed of Helianthus annuus, refined, bleached and deodorized |
| Ingredients | 100% sunflower oil; no additives |
| Appearance | Clear, bright liquid, pale yellow |
| Taste and odor | Bland; free of rancidity and foreign odor |
| Reference standard | Codex Standard for Named Vegetable Oils, CODEX STAN 210-1999 |
Physical and chemical
| Free fatty acids | Not more than 0.10% as oleic acid |
|---|---|
| Acid value | Not more than 0.6 mg KOH per g |
| Peroxide value | Not more than 10 meq of active oxygen per kg |
| Moisture and volatiles | Not more than 0.1% |
| Color | Not more than 1 red and 8 yellow, Lovibond 5.25 inch cell |
| Soap and wax | Soap not more than 5 ppm; wax not more than 20 ppm |
| Relative density | 0.918 to 0.923 at 20 degrees C |
| Refractive index | 1.461 to 1.468 at 40 degrees C |
| Saponification value | 188 to 194 mg KOH per g |
| Iodine value | 118 to 141 |
Contaminants
| Iron | Not more than 1.5 mg per kg |
|---|---|
| Copper | Not more than 0.1 mg per kg |
| Lead | Not more than 0.08 mg per kg |
| Arsenic | Not more than 0.1 mg per kg |
| Pesticide residues and other contaminants | Within the limits of the destination market; results issued per lot |
Allergen, shelf life and storage
| Allergen | None for sunflower oil; the declaration is reviewed for each destination market |
|---|---|
| Shelf life | Stated per oil and format on the program specification, counted from the date of production |
| Storage | Ambient, protected from light and heat, away from strong odors |
Program terms
| Order and schedule | Minimum order, lead time and delivery schedule are defined by the nature and breakdown of each supply program - product, format, brand and destination - and confirmed with the quotation. |
|---|---|
| Incoterms and payment | Programs are executed under Incoterms® 2020 - FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP or DDP for selected destinations. Payment terms and shipment plan are confirmed with the quotation. |
Origin is confirmed for the selected program and stated on the shipping documents. Shelf life is counted from the date of production. Remaining shelf life at delivery depends on the production slot and transit for the selected program and is stated on the program sheet.
Nutrition per 100 g, Egyptian refined sunflower reference
| Energy | 3,700 kJ / 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 100 g |
| of which saturates | 13 g |
| of which monounsaturates | 27 g |
| of which polyunsaturates | 60 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Quality & compliance
Every producing site is qualified before it enters a program: HACCP is a baseline requirement, and, where the program requires a recognized food-safety certification (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS Food or SQF, or ISO 22000 where the buyer accepts it), the program is structured around a site holding the required current certificate, with the certificate, its scope and its expiry confirmed in writing for the selected product before the first order. Sites subject to FDA food facility registration must hold a current registration; applicability and exemptions are checked for the selected program. For cooking oil programs, the required analysis against CODEX STAN 210-1999 and the destination-market standard, and the lot documentation, are agreed for the selected oil and origin before order. Batch-specific analysis, applicable certificates and export documentation are provided to qualified buyers. Compliance and quality · US import compliance and FSVP.
Documentation is confirmed for the selected program: technical data sheet, lot analysis, origin documentation, and the applicable shipping and commercial documents. Additional documents required by the destination market are agreed before order.
Specification limits and nutrition values shown belong to the Egyptian refined sunflower reference program. The selected program specification is confirmed before order.
Seed oils
Refined seed oils
Six seed-oil selections for retail, foodservice and manufacturing. The published sunflower specification covers the Egyptian reference program; other selections and origins are specified separately.
Packed in: Spain
Sunflower oil, oleic grades
60% or 80% oleic
Select the oleic-acid grade for the intended use; confirm its composition on the product specification.
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Packed in: Egypt or Spain
Refined soybean oil
PET 1 L · 5 L · bulk
Neutral everyday oil for retail and food manufacturing.
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Packed in: Spain
Refined corn oil
PET 1 L · 3 L · bulk
Golden retail oil for general cooking.
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Packed in: Spain
Refined canola oil
PET 1 L · 3 L · 5 L · pot 10 L
Low-erucic rapeseed oil for cooking, baking and dressings.
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Packed in: Spain
Grapeseed oil
Glass 750 ml · 1 L
Grapeseed oil in glass for dressings, sauces and baking.
Inquire about this product: Grapeseed oilFatty-acid profile, color and free fatty acids are stated per oil on the program specification.
Frying oils, blends and palm
Frying oils, blends and palm olein
The foodservice and industrial side of the range: built for the fryer, for cost per liter and for warm-market distribution.
Packed in: Spain
Sunflower frying oil
Not less than 60% oleic · antifoam · spray 200 ml
High-stability frying oil for restaurants, catering and industrial fryers, also in a 200 ml spray for griddles and grills.
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Packed in: Spain
Refined seed frying oils
Two recipes · PET 5 L to 25 L · pot 10 L · 25 L
One recipe for extended fryer use and one for high-heat cooking; the composition is confirmed for the selected recipe.
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Packed in: Egypt or Spain
Refined palm olein
PET 1 L to 5 L · tin · bulk
Frying and industrial staple; may cloud below 10 degrees C and clears on warming.
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Blended and packed in: Spain
Vegetable oil, soybean and sunflower
PET 1 L · 5 L
A blend of refined soybean and sunflower oils for everyday cooking, sauteing and frying.
Inquire about this product: Vegetable oil, soybean and sunflower
Blended and packed in: Spain
Sunflower and olive oil blend
PET 1 L · 2 L · 5 L · pot 10 L
Sunflower oil blended with extra virgin olive oil; the blend ratio is confirmed per program.
Inquire about this product: Sunflower and olive oil blendAntifoam, oleic content, recipe and blend ratio are fixed on the program specification.
The full range
Cooking oils, frying oils and blends
Select the oil, grade or blend for its intended use. Composition, quality parameters and available formats differ by product and origin, and are confirmed on the selected program specification.
Seed oils6 products
The everyday retail and kitchen oils, each specified on its own program sheet.
| Line | Bought for | Formats by program |
|---|---|---|
| Refined sunflower oil | Retail, general cooking | PET 500 ml to 5 L; PET 20 L and 25 L (Spain); tin 5 L and 18 L; pot 10 L to 25 L; bulk |
| Sunflower oil, 60% and 80% oleic grades | Foodservice frying, stable at heat | PET 5 L and 25 L; pot 10 L and 25 L; bulk by program. From Spain, these packed formats are documented for the 80% grade |
| Refined soybean oil | Retail, general cooking, industry | PET 1 L and 5 L; bulk |
| Refined corn oil | Retail, general cooking | PET 1 L and 3 L; bulk |
| Refined canola oil | Retail, cooking and baking | PET 1 L, 3 L and 5 L; pot 10 L |
| Grapeseed oil | Retail, dressings and cooking | Glass 750 ml and 1 L |
Frying oils and blends4 products
Built for the fryer and for cost per liter: higher oleic content and an antifoam agent where the program asks for it.
| Line | Bought for | Formats by program |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower frying oil, not less than 60% oleic, with antifoam | Foodservice and industrial frying | PET 2 L, 3 L and 25 L; pot 10 L; spray 200 ml |
| Refined seed frying oils, two recipes | Foodservice frying | Extended-use recipe: PET 25 L; pot 10 L and 25 L. High-heat recipe: PET 5 L and 25 L; pot 10 L and 25 L |
| Vegetable oil, soybean and sunflower | Retail, everyday cooking and frying | PET 1 L and 5 L |
| Blended oil, sunflower and extra virgin olive oil | Retail, everyday cooking | PET 1 L, 2 L and 5 L; pot 10 L |
Palm1 product
The liquid fraction of palm oil, used in frying and industrial food applications.
| Line | Bought for | Formats by program |
|---|---|---|
| Refined palm olein | Frying, industrial and retail in warm markets | PET 1 L to 5 L; tin; bulk |
Formats shown cover different supply programs and are not available for every oil or origin. A program is configured to one producing site; the oil, origin, recipe, pack and case configuration are confirmed before artwork is prepared.
Request the full current rangePackaging
From a 200 ml spray to a flexitank
Nine formats across retail, foodservice and industrial use: PET bottles, glass, a frying spray, tins, jerrycans and pots, and bulk. Sizes differ by oil and origin. Case counts shown are those of the existing documented programs; private-label artwork and case configuration are confirmed for the selected product and format.
Packs are shown for size and type only. The exact container, closure and artwork are confirmed in the program specification.
PET bottle, 1 L
500 ml · 1 L · 1.8 L · 2 L (16.9 · 33.8 · 60.9 · 67.6 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- 12 or 15 per case
The shelf format. Square or round PET with a screw cap; the 1.8 L and 2 L sizes carry a handle.
See the oils: PET bottle, 1 L →
PET bottle, 3 L and 5 L
3 L · 5 L (0.8 · 1.3 US gal)
- Channel
- Retail · Foodservice
- Case configuration
- 4 per case
The family and small-kitchen sizes, with a molded handle and a screw cap.
See the oils: PET bottle, 3 L and 5 L →
Large PET bottle, 20 L and 25 L
20 · 25 L (5.3 · 6.6 US gal)
- Channel
- Foodservice
- Case configuration
- Per program
Large-format PET with a handle for kitchens and frying stations, documented from Spain for sunflower oil and selected frying oils.
See the oils: Large PET bottle, 20 L and 25 L →
Glass bottle, 750 ml and 1 L
750 ml · 1 L (25.4 · 33.8 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Retail
- Case configuration
- Per program
Green glass for the grapeseed oil line.
See the oils: Glass bottle, 750 ml and 1 L →
Spray, 200 ml
200 ml (6.8 US fl oz)
- Channel
- Retail · Foodservice
- Case configuration
- Per program
Sunflower frying oil in a spray can for griddles and grills.
See frying oils: Spray, 200 ml →
Tin, 5 L
5 L (1.3 US gal)
- Channel
- Foodservice
- Case configuration
- 4 per case
Rectangular tin with a screw cap and handle, protecting the oil from light.
See frying oils: Tin, 5 L →
Tin, 18 L
18 L (4.8 US gal)
- Channel
- Foodservice · Industrial
- Case configuration
- 1 per case
The 18 L tin for restaurants and central kitchens.
See frying oils: Tin, 18 L →
Jerrycan and pot, 10 to 25 L
10 · 20 · 25 L (2.6 · 5.3 · 6.6 US gal)
- Channel
- Foodservice · Industrial
- Case configuration
- Per program
HDPE jerrycan or food-grade pot with a screw cap for kitchens, bakeries and repacking; from Spain, pots of 10 L and 25 L depending on the oil.
Request a quote: Jerrycan and pot, 10 to 25 L →
Bulk
Drum 200 kg (441 lb) · IBC 1,000 L (264 US gal) · flexitank
- Channel
- Industrial
- Case configuration
- Per program
Steel drum, IBC tote or flexitank for food manufacturing and refilling lines.
Request a quote: Bulk →ContainersClear PET from retail sizes to 25 L; green glass for grapeseed oil; a 200 ml spray for the frying line; food-grade tins of 5 L and 18 L; HDPE jerrycans and pots to 25 L; drums, IBC and flexitank in bulk. Availability differs by oil and origin.
Shelf lifeStated per oil and per format on the program specification, counted from the date of production; tins and drums protect from light, PET is the retail standard.
StorageAmbient, protected from light and heat, away from strong odors. Palletized and secured against movement in transit; no cold chain.
MarkingProduct name, net volume, production and best-before dates and batch code on every pack, with the nutrition panel and any declaration the destination market requires.
Loading capacity
Container loading for the existing retail programs, approximate
Approximate cartons per container for the three retail sizes of the existing documented programs. These figures do not cover the Spanish formats. In a 40 ft container the larger bottles reach the weight limit before the container is full.
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Loading table by product
| Pack size | Case | Cartons per 20 ft | Cartons per 40 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET 1 L (33.8 US fl oz) | 12 per case | approx. 1,180 to 1,230 cartons | approx. 2,250 to 2,400 cartons |
| PET 3 L (0.8 US gal) | 4 per case | approx. 1,000 cartons | approx. 2,000 cartons |
| PET 5 L (1.3 US gal) | 4 per case | approx. 630 cartons | approx. 1,300 cartons |
Figures are approximate, apply only to these packing configurations and vary by producing site and bottle shape. Loading for other origins and formats is confirmed per program. Actual loading is confirmed at the time of loading.
Private label
Private-label cooking oil programs
Oil, grade, bottle, closure, artwork and label declarations are configured under your brand, with analysis and documentation aligned to the destination market before the first shipment.
- 01
Oil and grade
Oil, grade or blend selected from the range, with private-label availability and the program specification confirmed before artwork.
- 02
Bottle, closure and artwork
Bottle shape, cap, case configuration and artwork coordinated for the brand.
- 03
Documentation and approval
Specification, required analysis and labeling reviewed for the selected oil or blend and the destination market before the first order.
- 04
Delivery planning
Dispatch planned at ambient temperature with protection from light and heat.
Supply execution
Supply execution, aligned before shipment
- Specification confirmationOil, grade and target parameters confirmed for the program before booking.
- Lot analysisRequired tests and lot-analysis documents agreed against the selected product specification before order.
- Label reviewNutrition panel, date marking and any allergen declaration reviewed for the destination market.
- Ambient shipmentAmbient route planned with protection from heat, and remaining shelf life on arrival stated on the program sheet.
- Independent inspectionIndependent pre-shipment inspection (SGS or equivalent) is arranged on request at loading.
Samples follow once a program, specification and commercial terms are agreed.
Buyer FAQ
Common questions on cooking oil programs
Can ALPHATRADE supply bulk and private-label cooking oils, and which origins are available?
ALPHATRADE supplies cooking oils from Egypt, Spain and Turkey across retail, foodservice and industrial formats, and contracts with you as seller. The oil, grade, origin and pack format are confirmed for the selected program, together with the specification and the required lot-analysis documents. Formats and private-label availability differ by product and origin.
What pack formats are available for retail, foodservice and industrial use?
Formats across the range include retail PET bottles from 500 ml to 5 L (16.9 US fl oz to 1.3 US gal), large PET bottles of 20 L and 25 L (5.3 and 6.6 US gal), glass bottles of 750 ml and 1 L (25.4 and 33.8 US fl oz) for grapeseed oil, tins of 5 L and 18 L (1.3 and 4.8 US gal), jerrycans and pots from 10 L to 25 L (2.6 to 6.6 US gal), a 200 ml (6.8 US fl oz) sunflower frying-oil spray, and bulk. Formats differ by oil and origin; case configuration and shelf life are confirmed on the program specification.
How are grade and contaminant limits specified?
The oil and its grade are confirmed for the program before the first order, and the physical and chemical parameters for that grade are written into the program specification together with the contaminant limits applicable to the destination market. The required lot analysis and supporting documents are agreed against that specification before order.
What has to be settled before custom bottle labels go to print?
Four things, in this order: the product and the pack format; print-ready artwork, or a brief if design support is needed; written confirmation of rights to any licensed name, logo or mark that appears on the pack; and the destination labeling review, where the ingredient and allergen declarations are checked against the requirements of the market the goods enter.
Who is responsible for FDA requirements when importing cooking oils into the United States?
FSVP obligations sit with the designated FSVP importer, where applicable, and producing facilities keep their own applicable FDA obligations. The Foreign Supplier Verification Program is the importer's duty under FSMA, not the supplier's, and the FSVP importer is generally the US owner or consignee at entry, which may be a different company from the customs importer of record. Prior Notice must reach the FDA before arrival, filed by the designated filer. ALPHATRADE supplies the supplier-side evidence the importer's file requires and provides the product, producing-site and shipment data the filer needs.
Questions that apply to every program, on certification, the documents that travel with each lot and United States entry, are answered on Compliance & Quality and US food import compliance.
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