Cod Liver Oil
LYSI’s Cod Liver Oil is rich in EPA and DHA fatty acids as well as natural vitamins A and D. The Cod Liver Oil is made from the fresh livers of the cod fish, caught in the pure, fresh waters around Iceland. The oil is free from genetically modified materials and components.
Following is our standard specification, which can be amended to meet our customers’ requirements.
| Product no. HC301 Cod Liver Oil – Natural Flavour |
A pale yellow oil. Odour and taste are slightly fishy. The oil is obtained from the fresh livers of cod (Gadus morhua morhua) and other species of gadus. It is refined and clarified by filtration at about 0°C. The oil is deodorised.
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| Specifications |
Vitamin A (i.u./g)
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min. 1000
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Vitamin D3 (i.u./g)
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min. 100
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Free fatty acids %
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max. 0.4
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Iodine Value
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150 – 180
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Unsaponifiable matter %
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max. 1.5
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Refractive index at 20°C
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1.477 – 1.482
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Weight g/ml at 20°C
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0.917 – 0.928
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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) %
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min. 8.0
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) %
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min. 9.0
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Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) %
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min. 20
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Cold test; remains clear at 0°C for
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min. 3 hours
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Peroxide value (meq. O2/kg)
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max. 10.0
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Anisidine value, max.
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30.0
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| The cod liver oil meets all official regulations in regards to environmental contaminants. |
| The cod liver oil is available in accordance with all major pharmacopoeias. |
| The cod liver oil can be fortified with vitamins A, D and E, antioxidants and flavours. |
| The cod liver oil is packed under nitrogen and can be delivered in drums, IBC’s, flexitanks or tank containers. |
For further information please contact:
bulk@lysi.is
