Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 8016-13-5
- Ingredients
- Omega-3 Fish oil
- EC No.
- 232-402-9
- 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.
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Product Applications
Pharmaceutica ingredient (API)
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale yellow oil, max. 6.0
- Analytical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 0.50 | mg KOH/g | SKL 5-20 |
| Saponification Value | min. 180 | mg KOH/g | SKL 5-29 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter (in pure oil) | max. 1.5 | % | SKL 5-38 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.15 | % | SKL 5-32 |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.481 - 1.485 | — | SKL 5-28 |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 0.920 - 0.940 | — | SKL 5-30 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 18.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 160 | mg/g as TG | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 12.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 105 | mg/g as TG | SKL 5-31 |
| Total omega-3 Fatty Acids | min. 35.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
| Total omega-3 Fatty Acids | min. 300 | mg/g as TG | SKL 5-31 |
| Cold Test Remains Clear (at 0°C) | min. 3 | hours | SKL 5-24 |
| Peroxide Value | max. 5.0 | meq. O2/kg | SKL 5-26 |
| Anisidine Value | max. 20.0 | — | SKL 5-33 |
| TOTOX | max. 26.0 | — | SKL 5-33 |
| Oligomers | max. 1.5 | % | SKL 5-98 |
| Absorbance (at 233nm) | max. 0.70 | — | SKL 5-43 |
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 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.
3 years in sealed original containers.