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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Omega-3 Fish oil
- Product Families
- Source of the oil
The oil is processed from fish of families such as Engraulidae, Carangidae, Clupeidae, Osmeridae, Scombridae (except the genera Thunnus and Sarda) and Ammodytidae.
- Description of the oil
A pale yellow oil, almost without odor and taste. The oil is neutralized, dried, bleached, winterised and deodorized.
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
A pale yellow oil, almost without odor and taste. The oil is processed from fish species containing high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. It is refined, bleached, dried, coldfiltered and deodorized. The oil is free from genetically modified materials and components.
- The Omega-3 oil complies with EU legislation on contaminants in foodstuffs.
- The Omega-3 oil is available in accordance with all major pharmacopeias and the CRN monograph.
- The Omega-3 oil can be fortified with vitamins A, D and E, antioxidants and flavors.
- The Omega-3 oil is packed under nitrogen and can be delivered in drums, IBC’s, flexitanks or tank containers.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale yellow oil
- Analytical Properties
- Specifications
- Heavy Metals
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 0.50 | mg KOH/g | SKL 5-20 |
| Lead Content | max. 0.05 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | max. 2.0 | μg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.10 | % | SKL 5-32 |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1,481 - 1,485 | — | SKL 5-28 |
| Relative Density (at 20°C) | 0,920 - 0,940 | — | SKL 5-30 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA as FFA) | min. 150 | mg/g | SKL 5-31 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA as TG) | min. 160 | mg/g | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA as FFA) | min. 100 | mg/g | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA as TG) | min. 105 | mg/g | SKL 5-31 |
| Total omega-3 Fatty Acids (area) | min. 35.0 | % | SKL 5-31 |
| Total omega-3 Fatty Acids (as FFA) | min. 320 | — | SKL 5-31 |
| Total omega-3 Fatty Acids (as TG) | min. 330 | — | SKL 5-31 |
| TOTOX | max. 26.0 | — | SKL 5-33 |
| Oligomers | max. 1.5 | % | SKL 5-98 |
| Absorbance (at 233 nm) | max. 0.70 | — | SKL 5-43 |
| Dioxins ((PCDD/F WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 1.0 | SKL 5-40 | pg/g |
| Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBs (PCDD/F-PCB WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 3.0 | pg/g | SKL 5-40 |
| PCBs | max. 90 | ng/g | SKL 5-40 |
| PAHs (4) | max. 10.0 | μg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Free Fatty Acids | max. 0.25 | % | — |
| Saponification Value | min. 180 | — | — |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | max. 1.5 | % | — |
| Water and Mucilage | max. 0.15 | % | — |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.481 - 1.485 | — | — |
| Weight (20°C) | 0.910 - 0.930 | g/ml | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | min. 18.0 | % | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | min. 12.0 | % | — |
| Cold Test (Remains clear at 0°C) | min. 3 | hr | — |
| Color | max. 6.0 | Gardner | — |
| Peroxide Value | max. 5.0 | meq. O2/kg | — |
| Anisidine value | max. 20.0 | — | — |
| 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 |
| Arsenic 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
- 3 years
- Stability and Storage Conditions
The omega fish 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.