Specialty Oil Ingredient
Flaxseed Oil Supplier & Manufacturer for Dietary Supplements
Refined Flaxseed Oil with an ALA specification of 50–65%, a defined fatty acid profile and controlled quality parameters for dietary supplement formulations.
Product Overview
Refined Flaxseed Oil with Defined ALA Content
A plant-based oil from Linum usitatissimum, standardized around a defined alpha-linolenic acid profile.
Ingredient Profile
Flaxseed Oil as a Plant-Based Omega-3 Ingredient
Flaxseed Oil is naturally characterized by its alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content. This refined oil has a defined ALA specification together with specified ranges for the principal fatty acids that make up the product.
Especificaciones técnicas
Flaxseed Oil Specification
Key chemical, physical and fatty acid specifications for the refined oil.
| Test Item | Especificación |
|---|---|
| General Quality | |
| Acid Value | Max. 1.0 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | Max. 10.0 meq/kg |
| Moisture and Volatile Matter | Max. 0.1% |
| Anisidine Value | Max. 20 |
| Color (Gartner) | 3–7 |
| Fatty Acid Composition | |
| C16:0 Palmitic Acid | 2.0–8.0% |
| C18:0 Stearic Acid | 1.0–8.0% |
| C18:1 Oleic Acid | 11.0–35.0% |
| C18:2 Linoleic Acid | 11.0–24.0% |
| C18:3 α-Linolenic Acid | 50.0–65.0% |
| Otros ácidos grasos | 0–3.0% |
| Physical & Chemical Properties | |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.460–1.490 |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 0.925–0.935 g/ml |
| Unsaponification Matter | Max. 2.0% |
| Saponification Value | 180–200 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine Value | 155–205 g I₂/100 g |
Control de calidad
Quality Controls for Refined Flaxseed Oil
The specification covers oxidation-related parameters together with contaminant, microbiological and processing controls.
Control de la oxidación
Peroxide value and anisidine value are defined as part of the oil quality specification.
Contaminant Control
Requirements cover heavy metals, aflatoxins, pesticides and plasticizers.
Microbiological Control
Total plate count, yeast and mold count and pathogenic bacteria requirements are specified.
Process Controls
The specification also addresses residual solvent, irradiation, GMO status and CMR substances.
Contaminant Specification
Flaxseed Oil Contaminant Requirements
Defined limits for the main contaminant and processing-related parameters.
| Parámetro | Specification / Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pesticides | Compliance to USP <561> |
| GMO | Free of genetically modified material |
| Metales pesados | Lead max. 0.1 mg/kg; Arsenic max. 0.1 mg/kg; Mercury max. 0.1 mg/kg; Cadmium max. 0.1 mg/kg |
| Aflatoxins | Aflatoxin B1 max. 2.0 µg/kg; sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 max. 4.0 µg/kg |
| Plastificantes | DBP max. 2.0 µg/kg; DEHP max. 2.0 µg/kg; other plasticizers max. 5.0 mg/kg |
| Trans Fatty Acids | Total amount max. 2.0 g/100 g |
| Microbiological | Total Plate Count max. 100 CFU/g; total yeast and mold count max. 10 CFU/g; absence of pathogenic bacteria in 1 g |
| Residual Solvent | n-Hexane undetected; LOQ 1.0 mg/kg |
| Irradiation | No treatment with ionizing radiation |
| CMR Substances | Free of CMR substances |
Aplicaciones
Flaxseed Oil for Dietary Supplement Formulations
An oil-based ingredient for supplement products where a plant-derived ALA source fits the finished formulation.
Cápsulas blandas
Used in oil-filled supplement formats where the oil profile, fill requirements and stability characteristics are appropriate.
Cápsulas
Suitable for selected capsule formulations using an oil-based ingredient system and the required product specification.
Mezclas de aceites
Can be combined with other oils when the finished fatty acid profile and formulation requirements are defined.
Gominolas
Can be considered for selected gummy formulas where oil compatibility, dosage and sensory requirements are addressed.
Sachets & Drink Powders
Oil-derived or converted oil formats can be incorporated into selected suplemento en polvo systems.
Plant-Based Omega Formulas
Provides an ALA-containing oil option for formulations built around plant-derived omega-3 ingredients.
Technical Documents
Flaxseed Oil Documentation
Product documentation supports specification, quality and formulation work.
- COA
- Especificación
- TDS
- Ficha de datos de seguridad
- Perfil de ácidos grasos
- Product Information
Product Information
Specification-Based Supply
Product requirements can be matched to the intended application, required specification, quantity and packaging.
- Oil Form
- ALA Level
- Aplicación
- Cantidad
- Embalaje
- Destino
Formulation Fit
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