| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Semi-solid at room temperature |
| Color | Deep reddish-orange |
| Odor | Characteristic, slightly nutty |
| Taste | Neutral to slightly nutty |
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | Max 5% (for crude palm oil; refined is lower) |
| Moisture & Impurities | Max 0.1–0.2% |
| Melting Point | 33–39 °C (91–102 °F) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes before boiling |
| Density | 0.89–0.93 g/cm³ at 40 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.449–1.455 at 40 °C |
| Iodine Value | 50–55 (measures unsaturation) |
| Saponification Value | 190–209 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | Max 10 meq/kg (for fresh oil) |
| Solid Fat Content | Varies with temperature |
