I just read that pure olive oil has an Iodine between 81.6 and 84.6. If we could somehow easily test iodine levels, we could test whether the olive oil is pure. Most olive oil is adultered with sesame seed oil or cotton seed oil.
Does anyone know a way to test iodine?
I am interested in this topic because my girlfriend and I cook a lot, too. So this crosses over into cooking not just soap making. Almost all the olive oil on the market is known to be fake or adultered. The regulations are iffy at best and certifications mean very little. You really have to know how to test your own stuff to get the facts. Maybe we can work together to figure out how to test iodine...
I found this, but I don't have 3/4 of the equipment: http://amrita.vlab.co.in/?sub=3&brch=63&sim=1111&cnt=2
I think if someone does, it would be fascinating if they test various brands. Or if someone knows an easier method to test iodine levels.
Does anyone know a way to test iodine?
I am interested in this topic because my girlfriend and I cook a lot, too. So this crosses over into cooking not just soap making. Almost all the olive oil on the market is known to be fake or adultered. The regulations are iffy at best and certifications mean very little. You really have to know how to test your own stuff to get the facts. Maybe we can work together to figure out how to test iodine...
I found this, but I don't have 3/4 of the equipment: http://amrita.vlab.co.in/?sub=3&brch=63&sim=1111&cnt=2
I think if someone does, it would be fascinating if they test various brands. Or if someone knows an easier method to test iodine levels.