Functional food is a rapidly growing segment in the human diet market. Xalar™ Salmon Oil is an ideal ingredient.
Published research suggests the following benefits of Omega-3 from marine oils:
• Omega- 3 moderates cardiovascular risk factors, such as elevated triglyceride levels, arrhythmia and hypertension
• Lower incidence of rheumatoid arthritis
• Beneficial role in inflammatory disease
• Cerebral and visual functions
• Essential for neonatal brain development
• Positive for cognitive development
• Essential for neuronal functions
• Reduced risk for depressions
• Reducing body fat accumulation by promoting fat burning and
reduced number of cells in adipose tissue
| Typical value | |
|---|---|
| Free fatty acid: | max 1,0 % |
| Peroxide value: | < 10 meq/kg oil |
| Anisidine value: | < 10 meq/kg oil |
| Unsaponifiable: | < 1,5 % |
| Total Omega-3: | 18 - 25 % of total fatty acids |
| EPA | 4 - 7% |
| DHA | 4 - 9% |
| DPA | 1 - 3% |
| Dioxin: | 2-3 ng TEQ/kg |
| Vitamin E: | > 130 mg |
| Astaxanthin: | 4-8 mg/kg |
| Color: | Light red, natural salmon color |
| Origin: | Norway |
| Typical value | |
|---|---|
| Acid value: | < 1,0 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value: | < 3 meq/kg oil |
| Anisidine value: | < 10 meq/kg oil |
| Unsaponifiable: | < 1,5 % |
| Total Omega-3: | 26-32 % of total fatty acids |
| EPA | 4-7% |
| DHA | 4-9% |
| DPA | 1-3% |
| D-alpha.tocopherol (Vit. E) | 1000 – 2000 ppm |
| Color: | max 3 Gardner |
| Origin: | Norway |