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Ahiflower® Softgels

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Ahiflower® Softgels are derived from the seeds of the Buglossoides arvensis plant, a non-genetically modified (non-GMO) crop developed through natural plant selection. It is rich in the essential fatty acids stearidonic acid (SDA) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which are crucial for maintaining optimal health. The naturally high unsaturated fatty acid content of Ahiflower® Softgels can impart the characteristic aroma of ALA-rich oils in certain applications.

Ingredient Name: Ahiflower Seed Oil

Functions: Fatty Acid & Lipid, Supplement

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Non-Toxic, Pesticide-free, Plant-Based, Solvent-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Kosher, NSF Approved

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Ingredients
Ahiflower Seed Oil

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
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Ahiflower® Softgels is obtained from the seeds of the Buglossoides arvensis plant, a non-genetically modified (non-GMO) crop developed through natural plant selection. AHIFLOWER® seed oil is uniquely rich in the essential fatty acids stearidonic acid (SDA) and gamma linolenic acid (GLA). The naturally high unsaturated fatty acid content can impart an aroma characteristic of ALA-rich oils in certain applications. All oil is obtained following demanding standards to comply with Natures Crops proprietary Crop Assured 365® system of quality control and traceability protocols. Vegan softgels provide 750 mg Ahiflower seed oil per capsule.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale Yellow Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Anisidine Valuemax. 15%
Colormax. 2.0 R
Colormax. 20.0 Y
Moisture Contentmax. 0.2%
Peroxide Valuemax. 5meq/kg
Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 1.5%
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)42 - 48%
Free Fatty Acidmax. 0.3%
Gamma Linolenic Acid Content45 - 8%
Linoleic Acid9 - 15%
Oleic Acid6 - 14%
Other Fatty Acidsmax. 5%
Palmitic Acid4 - 7%
Stearidonic Acid (SDA)17 - 21%

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

27 months from date of softgel encapsulation..

Storage

Capsules shipped in sealed HDPE plastic pails (5K softgels per pail). Ship and store bulkcapsules in a dry area below 15°C and above freezing, away from sunlight or direct sources of
 heat.