Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Characteristics:

Evening Primrose Oil is a nutritional oil produced by cold pressing of Evening Primrose seeds. Low-temperature processing helps to maintain the integrity of the oil and protects it from oxidation.
Composition:

Mixture of triglycerides containing saturated mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA‘s). Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Species: Oenothera Biennis
Specification:

* These items are reported on the Certificate of Analysis:

* C 18:3 n-6 GLA min. 9.0 %
* C 18:2 Linoleic Acid min. 65 %
* Peroxide value max. 5 meq/kg
Microbiological Data:
* total plate count max. 5000 / g
* yeasts max. 100 / g
* molds max. 100 / g
* coliforms   negative / <0.3 g
* salmonella   negative / 375 g
Physico-Chemical Properties:
Consistency Clear Oil
   
Color yellow
Solubility in:  
water insoluble
fats / oils miscible
ethanol partly soluble
Packaging:

190 kg net, barrel
Storage Conditions /
Keeping Quality:

Store EVENING PRIMROSE OIL in the original packaging in a cool (less than 77 ºF; 25 ºC), dry place. Do not freeze. Avoid excessive exposure to heat and light.
Shelf Life:

The shelf life of EVENING PRIMROSE OIL is minimum 24 months from the date of manufacture in the original unopened container under suggested storage conditions.
Item Code26171