Question

what is saponification value of fats​

Answer 1

Saponification value is defined as the amount of potassium hydroxide (KOH) in milligrams required to saponify one gram of fat or oil under the conditions specified (AOCS Method Cd 3–25 and AOCS Method Cd 3c–91).

Answer 2

Answer:

Saponification value is expressed by potassium hydroxide in mg required to saponify one (1) gram of fat. It depends on the kind of fatty acid contained in the fat.