Borage oil, which extracted from borage seeds, has one of the highest amounts of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) of seed oils. It has great advantage in improving heart and brain function and easing premenstrual syndromes. Borage oil is always regarded as a good choice for functional food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.
Product Name:Borage Oil
Latin Name:Borago officinalis
CAS No.:84012-16-8
Plant Part Used:Seed
Ingredients:Acid Value:1.0meKOAH/kg;Refractive Index:0.915~0.925;Gamma-linolenic acid 17.5~ 25%
Colour:golden yellow in color, also having a considerable amount of thickness and a strong nutty flavor.
GMO Status:GMO Free
Packing: in 25Kg/Plastic Drum,180Kg/Zinc Drum
Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light
Shelf Life:24 months from date of production
Function:
-Adjusts women`s PMS, release pain of breast
-Prevents high blood pressure, high blood fat, and artherosclerosis
-Keeps moisture of the skin, anti-aging
-Has Anti-inflammatory effects
Application:
-Spice : Toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, bar-tending , sauces
-Aromatherapy: Perfume, shampoo, cologne, air freshener
-Physiotherapy : Medical treatment and health care
-Food : Beverages, baking, candy and so on
-Pharmaceutical : Drugs, health food, nutritional food supplement and so on
-Household and daily use: Sterilization, anti-inflammatory, drive mosquito, air-purifying , disease prevention
Certificate of Analysis
| Product Information | |
| Product Name: | Borage Seed Oil |
| Batch Number: | TRB-BO-20190505 |
| MFG Date: | May 5,2019 |
|
Item |
Specification | Test Results |
| Fatty Acid Profile | ||
| Gamma Linolenic Acid C18:3ⱳ6 | 18.0%~23.5% | 18.30% |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid C18:3ⱳ3 | 0.0%~1.0% | 0.30% |
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 8.0%~15.0% | 9.70% |
| Stearic Acid C18:0 | 3.0%~8.0% | 5.10% |
| Oleic Acid C18:1 | 14.0%~25.0% | 19.40% |
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 30.0%~45.0% | 37.60% |
| Eicosenoic Aci C20:1 | 2.0%~6.0% | 4.10% |
| Sinapinic Acid C22:1 | 1.0%~4.0% | 2.30% |
| Nervonic Acid C24:1 | 0.0%~4.50% | 1.50% |
| Others | 0.0%~4.0% | 1.70% |
| Physical & Chemical Properties | ||
| Color(Gardner) | G3~G5 | G3.8 |
| Acid Value | ≦2.0mg KOH/g | 0.2mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | ≦5.0meq/kg | 2.0meq/kg |
| Saponification Value | 185~195mg KOH/g | 192mg KOH/g |
| Anisidine Value | ≦10.0 | 9.50 |
| Iodine Value | 173~182 g/100g | 178 g/100g |
| Speficic Gravity | 0.915~0.935 | 0.922 |
| Refractive Index | 1.420~1.490 | 1.460 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | ≦2.0% | 0.2% |
| Mositure & Volatile | ≦0.1% | 0.05% |
| Microbiological Control | ||
| Total aerobic Count | ≦100cfu/g | Complies |
| Yeast | ≦25cfu/g | Complies |
| Mold | ≦25cfu/g | Complies |
| Aflatoxin | ≦2ug/kg | Complies |
| E.Coli | Negative | Complies |
| Salmonella sp. | Negative | Complies |
| Staph Aureus | Negative | Complies |
| Contaminants Control | ||
| Sum of Dioxin | 0.75pg/g | Complies |
| Sum of Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBS | 1.25pg/g | Complies |
| PAH-Benzo(a)pyrene | 2.0ug/kg | Complies |
| PAH-Sum | 10.0ug/kg | Complies |
| Lead | ≦0.1mg/kg | Complies |
| Cadmium | ≦0.1mg/kg | Complies |
| Mercury | ≦0.1mg/kg | Complies |
| Arsenic | ≦0.1mg/kg | Complies |
| Packing and Storage | ||
| Packing | Pack in 190drum,filled with nitrogen | |
| Storage | The borage seed oil should be stored at cool(10~15℃),dry place and protected from direct light and heat.In the unopend plastic durm,the durability of the oil is 24 months(from date of production).Once opened the drums have to be refilled with nitrogen,closed airlight and the oil has to be used up within in 6 months | |
| Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored properly. | |
