Organic Flaxseed Oil Ingredient
Organic Flaxseed Oil Manufacturer & Bulk Supplier
Organic refined flaxseed oil for dietary supplement and plant-based omega-3 formulations, with defined fatty acid, oxidation and contaminant specifications for commercial ingredient qualification.
Product Overview
Organic Refined Flaxseed Oil
A Linum usitatissimum oil supplied in refined form for nutritional formulations requiring an organic flaxseed oil ingredient.
Ingredient Profile
Flaxseed Oil for Plant-Based Omega-3 Formulations
Flaxseed oil is valued in nutritional formulations as a plant-derived source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Product qualification should consider the complete fatty acid profile together with oxidation control and the intended finished-product format.
Formulation Considerations for Oil-Based Products
Oil ingredients should be assessed within the actual formulation system. Carrier oils, antioxidants, fill materials, processing conditions and package selection can all influence how the finished product is developed and stored.
Technical Specification
Organic Flaxseed Oil Technical Specification
Chemical, physical and fatty acid criteria used to evaluate the refined flaxseed oil ingredient.
| Test Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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% |
| Other Fatty Acids | 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 |
Oil Qualification
Evaluating Flaxseed Oil for Commercial Formulation
Beyond fatty acid composition, oil qualification should account for stability, handling and the conditions the ingredient will encounter during production and storage.
Incoming Oil Review
Use the applicable specification and lot documentation as the basis for incoming material approval.
Formula Compatibility
Assess compatibility with other oils, active ingredients, excipients and the intended delivery system.
Processing Conditions
Consider exposure to heat, air and light when defining manufacturing and handling conditions for the oil phase.
Package Selection
Choose finished-product packaging with the oil system and expected storage conditions in mind.
Contaminant Specification
Flaxseed Oil Contaminant Requirements
Defined limits for the main contaminant and processing-related parameters.
| Parameter | Specification / Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pesticides | Compliance to USP <561> |
| GMO | Free of genetically modified material |
| Heavy Metals | 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 |
| Plasticizers | 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 |
Applications
Organic Flaxseed Oil Applications
A plant-derived oil ingredient for nutritional products designed around flaxseed oil and ALA-containing lipid systems.
Softgels
Used in oil-filled supplement formats where the oil profile, fill requirements and stability characteristics are appropriate.
Liquid-Filled Capsules
Can be evaluated for compatible liquid-filled capsule systems based on fill composition, shell compatibility and stability requirements.
Oil Blends
Can be combined with other oils when the finished fatty acid profile and formulation requirements are defined.
Emulsified Formats
Where an emulsified delivery system is used, evaluate dispersion, sensory impact and stability in the complete formulation.
Multi-Oil Systems
Can be combined with complementary edible oils when the target fatty acid profile and finished-product requirements are defined.
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
- Specification
- TDS
- SDS
- Fatty Acid Profile
- Product Information
Product Information
Organic Supply Qualification
Commercial review can align the organic ingredient requirement with application, quantity, packaging, destination and the documentation needed for purchasing approval.
- Organic Requirement
- Application
- Quantity
- Packaging
- Destination
- Qualification Documents
Formulation Fit
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