Omega-3 Ethyl Esters
LYSI’S Omega-3 ethyl esters contain high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids (5% EPA and 50% DHA). These fatty acids are known to have many beneficial effects on the human body. The Omega-3 ethyl esters are primarily intended for encapsulation.
Following is our standard specification, which can be amended to meet our customers’ requirements.
| Product no. HE010 Omega-3 (10/50) |
Yellow liquid. The ethyl esters (EE) are processed from oil derived from fish of the following species: Engraulidae, Carangidae, Clupeidae, Osmeridae, Scombridae and Ammodytidae. GMO-free tocopherols are added as antioxidants
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| Specifications |
Acid value, mg KOH/g
|
max. 2.0
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Total oxidation
|
max. 26 |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), A % |
min. 10.0 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) A% |
min. 50.0 |
| EPA (as EE), mg/g |
min. 90 |
| DHA (as EE), mg/g |
min. 450 |
EPA, mg/g
|
min. 85 |
| DHA mg/g |
min. 410 |
| Cold test, clear at 0°C |
min. 3 hours |
| Colour: Gardner units |
max. 5.0 |
| Peroxide value (meq. O2/kg) |
max. 5.0 |
| Anisidine value |
max. 20.0 |
| Mixed tocopherols, mg/g |
min. 1.5 |
| The Omega-3 EE meets all official regulations in regards to environmental contaminants. |
| The Omega-3 EE is available in accordance with all major pharmacopoeias and the CRN monograph. |
| The Omega-3 EE can be fortified with vitamins A, D and E, antioxidants and flavours. |
| The Omega-3 EE is packed under nitrogen and can be delivered in drums, IBC’s, flexitanks or tank containers. |
For further information please contact:
bulk@lysi.is
