Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 93384-40-8
- EC No.
- 297-250-8
- Ingredients
- Chia Oil
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
100% vegetable oil of organic Chia seeds
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
Agropegsol Cold Pressed Chia Seed Oil Organic Certified is obtained from the chia seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant grown and sustainably harvested in the Andean regions. Its main benefits are:
- Mechanical extracted through a cold pressing process without the use of chemicals or solvents at low temperatures preserving their essential fatty acids and tocopherols.
- It contains about 89% unsaturated fats mostly 81% polyunsaturated fats (Linolenic Omega -3 and Linoleic Omega-6) and 8% of monounsaturated fats (Oleic Omega-9). It has a very little saturated fat with 11%.
- Our Chia seed oil has one of the highest contents of alpha-linolenic fatty acid (Omega-3) with up to 63% among all vegetables oil in the world.
- It has an ideal balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 (3 to1). Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two essentials fatty acids that humans must ingest because the body requires them for good health but cannot synthesize them.
- Chia seed oil is a powerful source of antioxidants being the most important Chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid and tocopherols. It does not require additives or chemical preservative to maintain its freshness and stability through time.
- Our Chia seed oil is organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-free, Vegan and it is an ideal oil for Ketogenic diet.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 5%
- Cosmetic Uses and Properties
- Solubility: Lipo-soluble
- Doses of use: 1-5%
- Preservative Free
- Emollient, protective, smoothing and nourishing products.
- Calming and anti-redness effect
- Helps to reduce inflammation
- Provides exceptional hydration
- Prevents hair color fading from sun exposure
- Protects hair fiber integrity from sun exposure
- Anti-age activity
- Hair repairing treatments and Hair nutrition.
- Food Uses and Properties
- Due to its slightly nutty flavor
- Our Chia seed oil can be consumed directly or in salad dressings, vegetables pastas, yogurts or smoothies.
- Helps support healthy blood pressure and Cholesterol levels within a normal range
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic, without foreign odors
- Taste
- Characteristic, without foreign flavors
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Contaminants
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid, C18:3 (Omega 3) | 57.0 - 70.0 | % | ISO 12966-1 y 2 or AOAC 996.06, or AOCS 1h-05, or USP <401> |
| Linoleic Acid, C18:2 (Omega 6) | 17.0 - 22.0 | % | ISO 12966-1 y 2 or AOAC 996.06, or AOCS 1h-05, or USP <401> |
| Oleic Acid, C 18:1 (Omega 9) | 4.0 - 9.0 | % | ISO 12966-1 y 2 or AOAC 996.06, or AOCS 1h-05, or USP <401> |
| Palmitic Acid, C16:0 | 5.0 - 9.0 | % | ISO 12966-1 y 2 or AOAC 996.06, or AOCS 1h-05, or USP <401> |
| Stearic Acid, C18:0 | 2.0 - 5.0 | % | ISO 12966-1 y 2 or AOAC 996.06, or AOCS 1h-05, or USP <401> |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 25ºC) | 0.91 - 0.93 | g/cm³ | ISO 6883. 2007 |
| Free Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid/100g) | max. 2.0 | g | ISO 660. 2009 |
| Iodine Value | 185.00 - 205.00 | g/100g | AOAC 920.158. 2005 |
| Peroxide Value (meq of O2/kg of Oil) | max. 10 | — | AOAC 965.33. 2012 or ISO 3960.2007 |
| Refractive Index (at 25ºC) | 1.4805 - 1.4840 | — | AOCS Cc 7-25. 2009 |
| Saponification Value | 185.00 - 200.00 | mg KOH/g of Oil | AOAC 920.160. 2005 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| E. coli | Absent | — | ISO 7251:2005 |
| Mesophilic Aerobic Plate Count | max. 1,000 | cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 or ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Molds | max. 100 | ufc/g | ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Salmonella | Absent/25g | — | ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Yeast | max. 100 | ufc/g | ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aflatoxin B1 | max. 2 | ug/kg | LC-MS/MS |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Lead Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Total Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) | max. 4 | ug/kg | LC-MS/MS |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Guarentees
- Non-GMO: Our cold pressed chia seed oil is produced without the use of any input or raw material that can proceed from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
- Allergen Free: Our cold pressed chia seed oil is produced without the use of any input or raw material that may contain allergens.
- Gluten Free: Our cold pressed chia seed oil is produced without the use of any input or raw material that may contain gluten.
- Irradiation Free: Our cold pressed chia seed oil is produced from chia seeds that are free from irradiation.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Process
Selecting and cleaning, cold pressing, filtering and packing.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Seasonality
High from May to July. Medium from August to December. Low from January to April.
- Bulk Packaging
Packaging Laminated Steel Drum Laminated Steel Drum HDPE Drum HDPE Drum Net Weight 208 LT / 192 kg 60 LT / 55.2 kg 25 LT / 23 kg 22 LT / 20 kg Gross Weight 208.4 kg 62.70 kg 24.26 kg 21.1 kg Packaging Specification Laminated steel food grade / Nitrogen flushed Laminated steel food grade / Nitrogen flushed HDPE 100% Virgin / Nitrogen flushed HDPE 100% Virgin / Nitrogen flushed
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 months
- Storage, Shipping Conditions & Shelf Life
Store the product in a cool and dry place at room temperature under 25 ºC with relative humidity under 65% and away from sunlight. 18 months, as long as the package is store sealed at recommended conditions.