VITASPERSE® AHI

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Ahiflower Seed Oil

Food Ingredients Functions

Fatty Acid & Lipid,

Supplement

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Fatty Acid & Lipid,

Supplement

Ingredients

Water, Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Esters, Potassium Sorbate, Sunflower Lecithin, Ahiflower Seed Oil

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Fatty Acids, Specialty Lipids & Oils

Active Nutrient Level

30% Ahifl ower® Oil

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Kosher,

Preservative-free

Food Ingredients Features

Efficient Mineral Absorption,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Excellent Release Properties,

Promotes Nutrient Absorption

Main Benefits

VitaSperse® is a unique microemulsion technology that gets water-insoluble ingredients dispersed into water-based liquid applications. VitaSperse stays dispersed within the liquid application of your choice, helps extend shelf life of sensitive ingredients, and may help improve bioavailability of select ingredients.

• Dispersion Easily gets oil-based ingredients into water-based formulas
• Absorption May help improve the absorption of nutritional ingredients
• Stability Can help extend shelf life of active ingredients
• Controlled Release of active ingredients (topical applications)

Building a VitaSperse® Ingredient

All VitaSperse ingredients start with reverse osmosis water. Only food grade ingredients are used to create VitaSperse formulations. Lecithins and non-ionic surfactants are the main building blocks of the VitaSperse microemulsion. Then, a preservative system is added, depending upon use and preference. VitaSperse encapsulates nutritional actives, providing a unique layer of protection. Then, the VitaSperse formulation undergoes a proprietary process that results in a uniform dispersion of actives encapsulated by lipids. This dispersion allows oil-soluble ingredients to stay suspended in water indefinitely.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dietary Supplements

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

White liquid no separation

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Alpha-Linolenic Acid content	min. 130	mg/g	TBD
Gamma Linolenic Acid Content	min. 15	mg/g	TBD
Stearidonic Acid Content	min. 55	mg/g	TBD

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliforms	max. 10	cfu/g	USP <61>, USP<62>
Escherichia coli	Negative	/10g	USP <61>, USP<62>
L. monocytogenes	Negative	/25g	AOAC-RI 041101
P. aeruginosa	Negative	/10g	USP <61>, USP<62>
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative	/10g	USP <61>, USP<62>
Salmonella	Negative	/10g	USP <61>, USP<62>
Total Aerobic Count	max. 1,000	cfu/g	USP <61>, USP<62>
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	USP <61>, USP<62>

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH Value	3.4 - 3.8	—	USP 41 <791>
Particle Size	max. 200.0	nm	USP 41 <429>
Specific Gravity (at 25ºC)	0.99 ± 0.01	—	USP 41 <841>

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 5	mcg/g	ICP method
Cadmium Content	max. 0.3	mcg/g	ICP method
Lead Content	max. 10	mcg/g	ICP method
Mercury Content	max. 0.2	mcg/g	ICP method

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes,

Drums,

Totes (IBC)

Packaging

Packaging options : (1) 40 lb. metallized bag-in-box, (2) 450 lb. bag-in-drum, (3) 2300 lb. bag-in-tote.

Storage & Handling

Storage

In its unopened, original packaging, VITASPERSE®-AHI may be stored at temperatures between 5ºC and 35ºC for up to 12 months from date of manufacture.