Omega-3 Fish Oil - API grade

LYSI’s Omega-3 Fish Oil contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids (18% EPA and 12% DHA). 

The oil will be released as an API product for pharmaceutical use.

Omega-3 AO307 (18/12)

A pale yellow oil, almost without odour and taste. The oil is processed from fish of families such as Engraulidae, Carangidae, Clupeidae, Osmeridae, Scombridae (except the genera Thunnus and Sarda) and Ammodytidae.  It is neutralised, bleached, winterised and deodorised. The refined oil is clear yellowish viscous liquid, bright and dry. 

  • The Omega-3 oil complies with EU legislation on contaminants in foodstuffs.
  • The Omega-3 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

Specifications

Acid value (mg KOH/g) max. 0.50
Unsaponifiable matter (in pure oil) (%) max. 1,5
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (area %) min. 18,0
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (mg/g as TG) min. 160
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (area %) min. 12.0
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (mg/g as TG) min. 105
Total omega-3 fatty acids (area %) min. 35,0
Total omega-3 fatty acids (mg/g as TG) min. 300
Cold test; remains clear at 0°C (hours) min. 3 
Appearance  (Gardner units) max. 6.0
Peroxide value (meq. O2/kg) max. 5.0
Anisidine value max. 20.0
Oligomers (%) max. 1,5
Absorbance at 233 nm max. 0,70