Borage seed oil
Exaction method: cold pressing
Botanical source: Borago officinalis
CAS Number: 84012-16-8
Place of Origin: China
Specification: Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) contents available: GLA18%, GLA20%, GLA22%.
Organic borage seed oil is obtained from the seeds of the borage (Borago officinalis)by cold pressing.It has one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA,omega-6) of seed oils in the botanical kingdom.
Efficacy and Nutritional components
GLA is an essential fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties.it has been proven to benefit those affected by pre-menstrual syndrome, benign breast disease, eczema, psoriasis, obesity, and vascular disorders.
Organic borage oil is shown to helpvasodilation of blood vessels which can reduce highblood pressure, anti-inflammation, swelling and pain, relieving pressure in the eye, joints or smoothing muscle, improving skin conditions in women, enhancing skin barrier function. it has also been found to have blood pressure lowering effects, blood clotting ability, allergic response , and hormone synthesis.
Applications
Guangzhou New Sino Biotech Company offers organic borage seed oils for high quality edible oil, nutritional supplements, natural cosmetics, pharmaceutical Intermediates, food addictive and health-care food.
GLA contents available: GLA18%, GLA20%, GLA22%.
Specifications
BOTANICAL NAME: | Borago officinalisL. |
PART OF PLANT USED: | Seed |
ORIGIN OF RAW MATERIAL: | China |
COUNTRY OF PROCESSING: | China |
ISSUE DATE: | Apr. 8th, 2011 |
PRODUCT NO.: | NS-BSO20 |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL | SPECIFICATIONS | Method |
APPEARANCE | A clear bright yellow oil | STM 01.010 |
ACID VALUE, KOH mg /g: | ≤2.0 | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
PEROXIDE VALUE, meq/kg: | ≤10.0 | AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
SAPONIFICATION VALUE,KOH mg /g: | 185.0-195.0 | AOCS Cd 3-25 |
UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER, % | ≤2.0 | AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
MOISTURE AND VOLATILES, %: | ≤0.20 | AOCS Ca 2d-25 |
GARDNERCOLOR | ≤5 | AOCS Td 1a-64 |
COLD TEST | Clear after 5.5 hours at 0°C | AOCS Cc 11-53 |
RESIDUAL SOLVENT, mg/kg: | Negative | AOCS Ba 14-87 |
LEAD ppm | ≤0.2 | AOCS Ca 18c-91 |
ARSENIC ppm | ≤0.2 | AOAC 986.15 |
CADMIUM ppm | ≤0.2 | AOAC 986.15 |
MERCURY ppm | ≤0.2 | AOAC 971.21 |
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION | | AOCS Ce 1e-91 |
C16:0 PALMITIC, % | 9.0-12.0 | |
C18:0 STEARIC, % | 3.0-5.0 | |
C18:1 OLEIC, % | 15.0-20.0 | |
C18:2 LINOLEIC, % | 35.0-42.0 | |
C18:3 γ- LINOLENIC, % | ≥20.0 | |
C20:1 ICOSENOIC, % | 3.0-5.0 | |
C22:1 DOCOSENOIC, % | 1.0-4.0 | |
OTHERS, % | 0-4.0 | |
Package:190kg/200LHPET drum with export standard, purged with nitrogen, or as customer's requirements.
Storage:The oil should be stored at a cool and dry place, protected from light.
Shelf life:The shelf life of the oil is two years if unopened in the original package. Once opened the oil should be blanketed under nitrogen and used within six months.
Capacity: 100tons per year
Delivery time: 25-35 days after receiving payment
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