Specialty Botanical Oil
Refined Borage Oil Supplier for Bulk Ingredient Supply
Refined Borage Seed Oil for supplement formulations, with a defined fatty acid profile, documented quality parameters and bulk drum packaging for ingredient supply.
Product Overview
Refined Borage Seed Oil
Borage Oil, also known as Borage Seed Oil or Borago officinalis Seed Oil, is a specialty botanical oil valued for its gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) profile. Refined oil offers a defined specification for formulation and ingredient sourcing.
A GLA-Focused Botanical Oil
The fatty acid profile includes gamma-linolenic acid together with linoleic, oleic, palmitic, stearic and other naturally occurring fatty acids. The detailed composition is provided in the technical specification below.
The product specification sets a minimum GLA level of 18.0%.
Especificações Técnicas
Borage Oil Specification
Key physical properties, quality parameters and fatty acid composition for the refined oil.
| Test Item | Especificação | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Physical & Quality Parameters | ||
| Identificação | Conforms to composition of Fatty acids | Em conformidade com |
| Acid Value | 1.0 mg KOH/g Max. | 0.69 |
| Peroxide Value | 5.0 meq/kg Max. | 1.20 |
| Specific Gravity (20℃) | 0.919–0.925 g/ml | 0.9250 |
| Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.4200–1.4900 | 1.4780 |
| Cold Test (5.5 h at 0℃) | Blank | Blank |
| Color (Gartner) | 3–5 | 3.5 |
| Moisture and Volatiles | 0.1% Max. | <0.1% |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | <2.0 ug/kg | <2.0 ug/kg |
| Fatty Acid Composition | ||
| C16:0 Palmitic | 8.0–12.0% | 9.8% |
| C16:1 Palmitoleic | 0.1–0.3% | 0.3% |
| C18:0 Stearic | 2.0–6.0% | 5.7% |
| C18:1 Oleic | 14.0–23.5% | 20.9% |
| C18:2 Linoleic | 30.0–42.0% | 35.5% |
| C18:3 γ-Linolenic | 18.0% Min. | 18.0% |
| C18:3 α-Linolenic | 0.5% Max. | 0.3% |
| C18:4 Steariolonic | 0.1–0.4% | 0.1% |
| C20:0 Arachidc | 0.1–0.3% | 0.3% |
| C20:1 Eicosenoic | 3.0–5.0% | 4.4% |
| C22:1 Erucic | 1.5–3.0% | 2.5% |
| C24:1 Nervonic | 1.0–2.5% | 1.5% |
| Outros | 0–2% | 0.7% |
Product specifications can be confirmed against the applicable grade and supply requirement.
Quality Profile
Quality Parameters That Matter in Borage Oil
The product profile combines fatty acid composition with core oil-quality measurements used in formulation and ingredient review.
GLA & Fatty Acid Profile
Gamma-linolenic acid is specified at a minimum of 18.0%, alongside defined ranges for linoleic, oleic, palmitic and other fatty acids.
Indicadores de oxidação
Acid Value and Peroxide Value are included in the product quality specification, providing key parameters for oil quality review.
Contaminant Control
The specification includes a limit for Benzo[a]pyrene together with physical and compositional parameters for overall product review.
Formulation Applications
Borage Oil for Supplement Formulations
The refined oil can be considered for oil-based supplement concepts where the selected specification fits the finished product format.
Cápsulas moles
Suitable for oil-filled supplement concepts where oil specification, fill weight and finished-product requirements are evaluated together.
Cápsulas
Can be incorporated into capsule-based supplement concepts when the chosen delivery format and formulation system are compatible with the ingredient.
Oil-Based Formulas
Can be used in formulations that combine multiple nutritional oils and require controlled fatty acid composition.
Packaging & Storage
Bulk Packaging and Storage
Packaging and storage are designed around the handling requirements of refined botanical oil.
Embalagem a granel
The oil is packed in HDPE drums and purged with nitrogen for bulk shipment.
Armazenamento
Store in a cool and dry place and protect the product from light. Shelf life is 24 months in the original package.
Supply Support
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