Basic Info
  • Grade: food grade, pharmaceutical grade

    Factory Location: Shandong

    Main Sales Markets: North America,Western Europe,Eastern Europe,Australasia,Middle East,Africa

  • Packaging Information: 25.0kg/drum

  • Sample Provided: yes

    Payment Terms: T/T in advance

    Product Name:Borage Oil

    Plant:Borage Seed

    Specification:Borage Oil 20% GLA

    Function:

    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.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.
    Borage seed oil is shown to help vasodilation of  blood vessels which can reduce high blood 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.

     

    Appearance:

    light yellowish

     

    Odor and Taste:

    with the typical taste of the oil, mild with no bitter after taste

    Acid Value:

    1.0 mgKOH/g max.

     

    Peroxide Value:

    2.0 meq/kg max.

     

    Refractive Index:

    1.479-1.481

     

    Specific gravity:

    0.924-0.928

     

    Moisture&Volatile:

    0.05% max.

     

    Iodine Value:

    173-182 g/100g

     

    Saponification value:

    185-195 mg/g

     

    Fatty acid profile:

     

     

    Palmitic acid:

    C16:0

    9.0-13.0%

    Stearic acid:

    C18:0

    3.5-5.5%

    Oleic acid:

    C18:1

    14.0-20.0%

    Linoleic acid:

    C18:2

    34.0-45.0%

    GLA:

    C18:3 ω6

    22.0-25.0%

    Microbiology:

     

     

    Aflatoxin:

    5μg/g max.

     

    Heavy metals:

     

     

    Arsenic:

    0.010 max.

     

    Lead:

    0.050 max.

     

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