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Fish Oil (18/12) is by far the most popular oil used in dietary supplements as a source of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Furthermore, being the most economical source of omega-3 fatty acids Fish Oil (18/12) is also used as the precursor for almost all omega-3 concentrates. Derived from sea-harvested small planktivorous pelagic fish such as wild sardines (sardinus pichardus) our Fish Oil (18/12) has a characteristic brilliant gold appearance. Additionally, Fish Oil (18/12) enjoys self affirmed GRAS status making it particularly attractive to food manufacturers.
The typical cholesterol level of Fish Oil (18/12) is 0.7% maximum, importantly for manufacturers interested in reducing cholesterol in their formulations a 0.2% maximum cholesterol product is available. However, as additionally processing of the oil is required this material tends to sell at a premium.
Packaging Sizes:
• Omega-3 Fish Oil
18% EPA, 12% DHA:
190 Kg drums, & 18 Kg pails.
• Omega-3 Fish Oil
18% EPA, 12% DHA Cholesterol Free:
190 Kg drums, & 18 Kg pails.
General Specifications:
Acid Value (mg KOH/g):
Peroxide Value (mEq/Kg):
Iodine Value (gI2/100g):
Color (gardner):
Saponification Value
(mg KOH/g):
Unsaponification
Value (%):
Specific Gravity (g/mL):
C20:5 EPA (Area %):
C22:6 DHA (Area %):
Min:
165
0.918
18
12
Max:
1.5
5.0
190
6
180
1.5
0.927
Fish Oil (18/12)
