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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Tuna Oil
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
Pale yellow oil produced from fresh tuna. It is refined and deodorized. 200 mg/kg natural tocopherols are added to the oil.
- The Tuna fish oil complies with EU legislation on contaminants in foodstuffs.
- The Tuna fish oil can be fortified with vitamins A, D and E, antioxidants and flavors.
- The Tuna fish 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
- Analytical Properties
- Heavy Metals
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid | min. 25.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
Docosahexaenoic Acid | min 215 | mg/g as TG | SKL 5-31 |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 5.0 | area % | SKL 5-31 |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid | min. 45 | 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. 310 | mg/g as TG | SKL 5-31 |
Peroxide Value | max. 5.0 | meq. O2/kg | SKL 5-26 |
Anisidine Value | max. 20.0 | - | SKL 5-33 |
Acid Value | max. 0.5 | mg KOH/g | SKL 5-20 |
Unsaponifiable Matter (in pure oil) | max. 1.5 | % | SKL 5-38 |
Color | max. 6.0 | Gardner | SKL 5-35 |
Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.481 - 1.485 | - | SKL 5-28 |
Cold Test Remains Clear (at 0°C) | min. 3 | hours | SKL 5-24 |
Dioxins (PCDD/F WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 1.75 | pg/g | SKL 5-40 |
Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBs (PCDD/F-PCB WHO2005 TEQ) | max. 3.0 | 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 |
Diethyl Hexyl Phthalate | max. 1.5 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
Diisononyl Phthalate | max. 9.0 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
Dibutyl Phthalate | max. 0.3 | mg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
Total 3-MCPD (free and bound) | max. 2500 | μg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
Glycidyl Fatty Acid Esters Expressed as Glycidol | max. 1000 | μg/kg | SKL 5-40 |
Mixed Tocopherols | min. 200 | mg/kg | by addition |
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
- 3 years
- Storage Conditions
The 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.