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Table of Contents
Introduction
  Home
  1. List of Acronyms
  2. List of Cooperating Sponsors
  3. Conversion Tables
  Part One
  Section I:
  Commodities
  1. Commodity Availability
  2. Commodity Characteristics
  3. References
  Section II:
  Food Commodity
  Fact Sheets

  1. Beans, Black
  2. Beans, Great Northern
  3. Beans, Kidney (Light Red, Dark Red, All types)
  4. Beans, Navy (Pea Beans)
  5. Beans, Pink
  6. Beans, Pinto
  7. Beans, Small Red
  8. Bulgur (BW)
  9. Bulgur, Soy Fortified (SFBW)
  10. Corn (bagged, bulk)
  11. Cornmeal
  12. Cornmeal, Soy-Fortified (CMSF)
  13. Corn Soy Blend (CSB)
  14. Corn Soy Milk (CSM)
  15. Corn Soy Milk, Instant (ICSM)
  16. Lentils
  17. Non Fat Dry Milk (NFDM)
  18. Peas
  19. Rice
  20. Rice (Parboiled)
  21. Sorghum
  22. Sorghum Grits, Soy-Fortified (SFSG)
  23. Fortified Refined Vegetable Oil
  24. Wheat
  25. Wheat Flour
  26. Wheat Soy Blend (WSB)
  27. Wheat Soy Milk (WSM)
  Section III:
  Storage/Shelflife
  Specifications

  1. Storage Specifications
  2. Storage Inspection Checklist
  3. Shelf Life of Agricultural Commodities
  4. References
  Section IV:
  Controlling
  Damage to Food
  Commodities

  1. Cleaning and Inspecting
  2. Insect Control
  3. Rodent Control
  4. Reference Chart for Controlling Damage to Food Commodities
  5. References
Part Two
An Overview
Part Three

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Section II: Food Commodity Fact Sheets

Commodity Reference Guide Logo

Updated April 2009
Fortified Refined Vegetable Oil

Thisprocessed commodity is generally used in all program categories as aningredient in cooking and for its caloric density to increase thecaloric content of foods. As of December 1, 1998, all edible vegetableoil (vegoil) has been fortified with vitamin A, which will enhance thenutritional value of vegoil in feeding and other types of programs.

1. Nutritional Values (per 100 g)
These are average values, taken from the U.S. Department ofAgriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA:ARS) 1998 USDANutrient Database, Release 12, Laboratory Home Page (http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp).They are provided as a guideline and are appropriate for use in thecalculation of food aid rations. Please note: these values may or maynot meet the exact specifications of the USDA Export PurchaseAnnouncements for the P.L. 480 Program, which change periodically. Thevalue for Vitamin A is the minimum level that must be added to the oilas described in Specifications below.

Nutrient Amount Unit
Water 0.0 g
Energy 884.0 Kcal
Protein 0.0 g
Total Lipid 100.0 g
Carbohydrate 0.0 g
Fiber,total dietary 0.0 g
Ash 0.0 g
Calcium 0.0 mg
Iron 0.02 mg
Magnesium 0.03 mg
Phosphorus 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg
Manganese n/a mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 0.00 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.0 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
Folate 0.0 mcg
VitaminB-12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin A 6000 IU
Vitamin E 18.2 mg-ATE
Vitamin D n/a IU
Iodine n/a mcg

2. Components:
100% Refined, bleached, winterized, and deodorized soy oil, corn,cottonseed, peanut, rapeseed, safflower, or any combination or any other oil (except olive oil). The most commonly used oil is soy bean oil.

For updated commodity item descriptions for vegetable oil, refer to: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3006232

SPECIFICATION FOR VITAMIN A FORTIFICATION

Edible Vegetable Oil must be fortified with vitamin A (retinol palmitate) at the rateof 60-75 IU/g. Labeling shall be in accordance with Part 4 of Appendix 2 of USDA Export Announcement VO7.

(Source:USDA:FSA:PDD:EOB Announcement VO7 Purchase of Vegetable Oil for Use in Export Programs. December 1, 1998)

3. Packaging:
4-liter cylindrical tins, 20-liter steel pails, or 208-liter steel drums.

4. Shelf Life:
The shelf life for fortified refined vegetable oil is a minimum of one year. The Best if Used By Date (BUBD) for fortified refined vegetable oil is eighteen months. See "Section III: Storage/Shelf Life Specifications" for more information.



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