kappamega³ 530 Vegan Algal DHA Softgels

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyols,

Triols

Ingredient Name

Docosahexaenoic Acid

Ingredient Origin

Marine Origin,

Natural Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Fatty Acid & Lipid

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Fatty Acid & Lipid

Ingredients

Sunflower Oil, Water, Algal Oil, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Tapioca Starch, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Mixed Tocopherols

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Fatty Acids, Specialty Lipids & Oils,

Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Cardioprotective,

Controls Systolic Blood Pressure,

Improves Blood Circulation,

Improves Cognitive Health,

Supports Eye Health

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Carrageenan-free,

Gluten-free,

Heavy Metal-free,

Kosher,

Non-GMO,

Pesticide-free,

Plant-Based,

Preservative-free,

Solvent-free,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Enhanced Shelf Life

Features

• Carageenan-free.
• Great easy-entry solution for startups and growing brands.
• Low MOQs.
• Superior sensory performance.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Energy Drinks

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral

Food & Nutrition — Food

Meat Substitutes

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Other Nutrition Applications

Dosage Form

Capsules,

Soft Gels

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dietary Supplements,

Functional Beverages,

Functional Foods,

Meat Substitutes,

Nutraceuticals

Applications

• Co-packing & private labeling
• Introducing a vegan/vegetarian SKU to existing product offerings
• Launching & testing new flavors, formulas & ingredient blends
• Supplement & nutraceutical startups

Properties

Physical Form

Softgels

Odor

Characteristic

Appearance

Clear

Appearance

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Shape	Oblong	—	—
Size	14	—	—
Disintegration Time	NMT 60 Minutes	—	—
Average softgel weight	925 ± 15%	mg	—
Average fill weight	525 ± 10%	mg	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid value	max. 1	mg KOH/g	AOCS Cd 3d-63
Free fatty acids	max. 4.5	%	AOCS Ca 6a-40
Insoluble Impurities	max. 0.5	%	AOCS Ca 5a-40, AOAC 940.28
Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract & Ascorbyl Palmitate	2500-3500	ppm	BAM Chapter 18
Moisture	max. 0.05	%	AOCS Ca 2e-84
p-Anisidine Value	max. 15	—	ISO 6885
Peroxide Value	max. 5	meq/kg	AOCS Cd 8-53
Totox Value	max. 25	—	Calculated
Unsaponifiable	max. 6	—	AOCS Td 1a-64

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli	max. 10	CFU/g	AOAC 990.12
Mold Content	max. 10	CFU/g	BAM Chapter 18
Salmonella	Negative	—	AOAC 991.14
Staphylococcus Aureus	max. 10	CFU/g	AOAC-RI 121501
Total Microbial Count	max. 10	CFU/g	—
Yeast Content	max. 10	CFU/g	BAM Chapter 12

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic (As)	max. 0.05	ppm	AOAC 2013.06
Cadmium (Cd)	max. 0.01	ppm	AOAC 2013.06
Lead (Pb)	max. 0.01	ppm	AOAC 2013.06
Mercury (Hg)	max. 0.01	ppm	AOAC 2013.06

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Trans Fatty Acids	max. 1	% w/w	—
DHA	min. 530	mg TG/g	AOCS Ce 1b-89
Total Omega-3	min. 550	mg TG/g	—
EPA	min. 5	mg TG/g	AOAC 996.06

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

Vegan,

cGMP

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bottles