Omega-3 Ethyl Esters 33/22
LYSI’s Omega-3 ethyl esters contain high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids (33% EPA and 22% 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 the standard specification, which can be amended to meet customers’ requirements.
Product no. HE002 Omega-3 (33/22)
Yellow liquid. The ethyl esters (EE) are processed from oil derived from the following species: Engraulidae, Carangidae, Clupeidae, Osmeridae, Scombridae and Ammodytidae. GMO-free tocopherols are added as antioxidants.
- The Omega-3 EE complies with EU legislation on contaminants in foodstuffs.
- 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
Specifications |
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| Acid value, mg KOH/g | max. 2.0 |
| Total oxidation | max. 26 |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) % | min. 33.0 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) % | min. 22.0 |
| EPA (as EE), mg/g | min. 290 |
| DHA (as EE), mg/g | min. 195 |
| Total omega-3 (as EE) mg/g | min. 550 |
| EPA, mg/g | min. 260 |
| DHA, mg/g | min. 170 |
| Cold test; remains clear at 0°C for : | min. 3 hours |
| Colour: Gardner units | max. 4.0 |
| Peroxide value (meq. O2/kg) | max. 5.0 |
| Anisidine value | max. 20.0 |
| Mixed tocopherols, mg/g | min. 1.5 |