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TPM value frying oil checklist

TPM value frying oil checklist

Daily monitoring tool for tracking frying oil degradation through TPM measurements. Helps food service operations maintain oil quality and comply with safety regulations.

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TPM value frying oil checklist

Daily monitoring tool for tracking frying oil degradation through TPM measurements. Helps food service operations maintain oil quality and comply with safety regulations.

Use this template with Lumiform

  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Get reports and analyse your data
Prices start from ░░░ per month
Book a demo
Learn more
or Download template as PDF

This TPM value frying oil checklist brings precision to your kitchen’s oil management program. Designed for food service professionals and quality managers, it provides a standardized method to monitor Total Polar Materials—compounds that form during oil degradation and affect both food quality and safety. The template features daily tracking fields, visual assessment prompts, and decision guidance based on TPM measurements.

Food safety research shows that proper frying oil monitoring can extend oil life by up to 50% while maintaining food safety standards. By implementing this systematic approach, you’ll not only comply with health regulations but also optimize oil usage, maintain consistent product quality, and build a verifiable record of your quality control practices for auditing purposes.

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Entity
Oil Testing Procedure
Take oil sample for TPM testing
Test oil using TPM meter
Record TPM value
TPM value within safe limit?
Oil Replacement Criteria
TPM value exceeds maximum recommended level?
Oil appears discolored or degraded?
Oil has unpleasant odor?
Oil has been used for maximum recommended time?
Replace frying oil

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal TPM percentage for frying oil?

TPM values below 18.5% indicate oil in good condition that’s safe for frying. Between 19-24% is the critical range where you should consider replacement or filtration. Any oil measuring above 24% TPM should be discarded immediately as it’s considered unsafe and may produce harmful compounds that affect food quality and safety.

How can this checklist help me save money on frying oil costs?

This checklist prevents both premature oil disposal and overuse of degraded oil. By tracking TPM values systematically, you’ll identify the optimal replacement point based on actual measurements rather than arbitrary schedules or visual assessment alone. Many users report 20-30% reduction in oil costs after implementing proper TPM monitoring.

How do I interpret TPM readings that increase rapidly?

Rapid TPM increases often indicate issues like improper filtering, food debris accumulation, salt contamination, or excessive oil temperature. The checklist helps you correlate these spikes with operational factors so you can adjust practices like filtering frequency, cooking temperature, or loading procedures to extend oil life.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.