Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Cod Liver Oil
- Product Families
- Source of the Oil
The oil is obtained from the fresh liver of cod (Gadus morhua) and other species of Gadidae, and or fish oil from other species of Gadidae.
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale yellow oil
- Analytical Properties
- Heavy Metals
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Vitamin A | min. 1000 | IU/g | SKL 5-27 |
| Vitamin D3 | min. 100 | IU/g | SKL 5-27 |
| Free Fatty Acids | max. 0.25 | % | SKL 5-20 |
| Iodine Value | 150 - 180 | gI/100 g | SKL 5-22 |
| Saponification Value | 180 - 190 | — | SKL 5-29 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter (in pure oil) | max. 1.5 | % | SKL 5-38 |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.477 - 1.482 | — | SKL 5-28 |
| Weight (at 20°C) | 0.917 - 0.928 | g/ml | SKL 5-30 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 8.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 9.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid | min. 20.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Cold Test Remains Clear (at 0°C) | min. 3 | hours | SKL 5-24 |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10.0 | meq. O2/kg | SKL 5-26 |
| Anisidine Value | max. 30.0 | — | SKL 5-33 |
| Dioxins and Furans (WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 1.75 | pg/g | SKL 5-40 |
| Dioxin-like PCBs (WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 3.0 | pg/g | SKL 5-40 |
| PCB (congeners 28,52,101,118,138,153,180) | max. 90 | ng/g | SKL 5-40 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cadmium Content | max. 0.01 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.005 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Lead Content | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Steel drums, containing 190 kg, internal food-grade epoxy coating.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 years
- Storage Conditions
The oil must be stored in a cool place (at or below room temperature) and shielded from direct sunlight. Shelf life is guaranteed in unopened original containers only. Containers that have been opened must be flushed with nitrogen prior to re-sealing. Use the contents as soon as possible after opening. If prolonged storage of re-sealed containers is planned, the contents should be checked to ensure compliance.
3 years in sealed original containers.