Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Omega-3 Ethyl Esters
- Product Families
- Source of the Oil
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are obtained by transesterification of the body oil obtained from fish of families such as Engraulidae, Carangidae, Clupeidae, Osmeridae, Salmonidae and Scombridae.
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Product Applications
Food supplement
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Yellow liquid
- Analytical Properties
- Heavy Metals
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 33.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 290 | mg/g as EE | SKL 5-31 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 260 | mg/g as FFA | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 22.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 195 | mg/g as EE | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 170 | mg/g as FFA | SKL 5-31 |
| Total omega-3 Fatty Acids | min. 550 | mg/g as EE | SKL 5-31 |
| Peroxide Value | max. 3.0 | meq. O2/kg | SKL 5-26 |
| Anisidine Value | max. 15.0 | — | SKL 5-33 |
| TOTOX | max. 21.0 | — | SKL 5-33 |
| Acid Value | max. 2.0 | mg KOH/g | SKL 5-20 |
| Color | max. 4.0 | Gardner | SKL 5-35 |
| Cold Test Remains Clear (at 0°C) | min. 3 | hours | SKL 5-158 |
| Absorbance (at 233nm) | max. 0.6 | — | SKL 5-43 |
| Oligomers and Partial Glycerides | max. 7.0 | % | SKL 5-98 |
| Dioxins and Furans (WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 1.0 | pg/g | SKL 5-40 |
| Dioxin-like PCBs (WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 3.0 | pg/g | SKL 5-40 |
| PCBs (209 total) | max. 90 | ng/g | SKL 5-40 |
| PAHs (4) | max. 10.0 | μg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | max. 2.0 | μg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Mixed Tocopherols | min. 1.5 | mg/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| 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 | SKL 5-40 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Steel drums, containing 190 kg, internal food-grade epoxy coating.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage Conditions
The omega-3 Ethyl Esters 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.
2 years in sealed original containers.