Edible oil & oilseed tests & pricing
The test list below provides a price guide for commonly requested tests.
- Additional tests are available upon request by contacting Customer Service. Discounts may apply for large volume submissions.
- For individual reports on submissions including multiple samples additional charges will apply.
- An express surcharge may apply for urgent requests.
- Prices are reviewed annually however NSW DPI reserves the right to modify prices at any time.
Price (incl. GST)1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Analysis | 1-4 samples | 5-20 samples | >20 samples | Fixed |
Edible Oil Testing | ||||
Acid Value* | $48.07 | $42.03 | $40.97 | |
| Chlorophyll* | $51.22 | $47.02 | $46.23 | |
| Fatty Acid Composition (FAC) | $85.10 | $74.33 | $72.23 | |
| Free Fatty Acid Content (FFA) | $48.07 | $42.03 | $40.97 | |
| Induction Time (Rancimat)* | $57.26 | $44.39 | $41.76 | |
| Insoluble Impurities * | $81.69 | $78.80 | $78.01 | |
| Iodine Value* | $85.10 | $74.33 | $72.23 | |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter (MVM)* | $32.31 | $29.15 | $28.63 | |
| Peroxide Value (PV) | $6803 | $58.57 | $57.52 | |
| Polyphenol Content (PH) | $65.14 | $53.84 | $51.74 | |
| Refractive Index* | $53.06 | $49.90 | $49.12 | |
| Sterols | $393.98 | $335.41 | $313.87 | |
| Alpha Tocopherols | $103.75 | $81.16 | $78.01 | |
| Tocopherol + Beta | $106.38 | $101.91 | $101.12 | |
| Tocopherol + Delta | $88.25 | $83.52 | $82.74 | |
| Tocopherol + Gamma | $143.41 | $138.95 | $137.89 | |
| Trans Fatty Acids (Trans) | $89.30 | $78.80 | $76.70 | |
| Waxes | $216.69 | $190.16 | $187.27 | |
Olive Oil Only Testing | ||||
Total Aliphatic Alcohols Content* | $383.74 | $371.13 | $368.77 | |
Alkyl/Ethyl Esters* | $249.00 | $218.79 | $215.38 | |
1,2-Diacylglycerol Content (DAGs) | $101.65 | $84.31 | $80.90 | |
ENC42 Triacylglyceride Value* | $138.42 | $104.27 | $97.71 | |
Organoleptic Classification | $116.62 | |||
Palmitic Acid in 2 Position (2-Palmitic)* | $120.03 | $110.32 | $108.48 | |
Pyropheophytins Content (PPP) | $79.85 | $69.08 | $66.98 | |
Stigmastidienes EVOO (Stigs) | $332.52 | $269.75 | $265.55 | |
| Unsaponifiable Matter (UM)* | $146.04 | $133.43 | $131.07 | |
| UV Absorption | $57.00 | $53.32 | $52.79 | |
Olive Fruit Testing | ||||
Moisture & Volatile Matter in Olive Fruit* | $43.08 | $40.19 | $39.66 | |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter in Olive Paste* | $43.08 | $40.19 | $39.66 | |
| Oil & Moisture Content - Cold Press* | $134.22 | $130.80 | $130.28 | |
| Oil & Moisture Content - Solvent Extraction* | $111.37 | $106.90 | $105.85 | |
Oilseed/Nut Testing | ||||
Acid Value* | $73.02 | $63.56 | $61.72 | |
Admixture/Impurities* | $37.03 | |||
| Chlorophyll in Canola Seed* | $153.39 | $149.19 | $148.40 | |
| Fatty Acid Composition (FAC) | $88.25 | $77.48 | $75.65 | |
| Free Fatty Acid* | $128.96 | $116.36 | $103.75 | |
| Glucosinolates - Canola/Mustard | $120.30 | $110.58 | $108.74 | |
| Iodine Value* | $88.25 | $77.48 | $75.65 | |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter | $29.94 | $27.05 | $26.53 | |
| Oil Content ISO659 | $98.23 | |||
| Peroxide Value | $91.67 | $69.08 | $65.93 | |
| Seed Cleaning* | $4.20 | |||
| Sinapine* | $68.29 | $54.37 | $54.11 | |
| Sinapine (with sample prep)* | $96.39 | $84.84 | $81.69 | |
| Test Weight* | $24.69 | |||
| Total and Reactive Lysine Content* | $20.22 | |||
| Beta Carotene | $164.16 | $146.30 | $142.89 | |
* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of Accreditation.
1 Prices are current as at 1 February 2022. Prices are listed per sample, per submission.
Test packages
Near Infrared Spectrophotometry (NIR) Packages
Package Name | Description | Price (incl. GST)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil2 | ||
| Olive Oil Quality NIR* | FFA, PV, UV & PP | $37.30 |
| Olive Oil Quality NIR* + Sensory | FFA, PV, UV, PP & Organoleptic classification | $136.58 |
| Canola Seed NIR | Moisture, Oil Content, Protein & Glucosinolates | $25.74 |
* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of Accreditation.
1 Prices are current as at 1 February 2022. Prices are listed per sample, per submission.
2 NIR testing is available for Australian and New Zealand produced Extra Virgin Olive Oil only. Olive Oil that has been refined, infused or produced from olives not grown in Australia/ New Zealand must be tested by Wet Chemistry.
Wet Chemistry Packages - Olive Oil
Package Name | Description | Price (incl. GST) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 Samples | 5-20 Samples | >20 Samples | ||
Quality Wet Chem Package | FFA, PV, UV + PP | $184.38 | $151.29 | $145.77 |
Quality Wet Chem + Sensory Package | FFA, PV, UV, PP & Organoleptic Classification | $296.54 | $263.44 | $257.93 |
Nutritional Information Package | FAC, Trans, Alpha Toco | $160.22 | $107.16 | $100.86 |
Labelling package | FFA, PV, UV, Rancimat, DAG’s, PPP, FAC, Trans, Alpha Toco + Organoleptic Classification | $576.79 | $453.87 | $433.91 |
| Shelf-Life Prediction Package | FFA, Induction, DAG’s, PPP | $246.58 | $186.49 | $176.77 |
Quotes
Where possible, we work with our clients to negotiate a tailored service. Quotes for specialist or large volume submissions are available upon request.
To request a quote please email Customer Service with the following information:
- Your contact details
- Your testing requirements (including number of samples, time frame and any other important information).
For advice on specialised tests or to obtain a quote please contact Customer Service.
Terms and Conditions
View the full list of Terms and Conditions applicable to all testing services provided by DPI.
