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Euphausia superba
Oil derived from Euphausia superba. Its main constituents are triglycerides and phospholipids.
| Fatty acid | Name | Range (%) |
|---|---|---|
| C14:0 | Myristic acid | 5.0–13.0 |
| C16:0 | Palmitic acid | 17.0–24.6 |
| C16:1 (n-7) | Palmitoleic acid | 2.5–9.0 |
| C18:1 (n-7) | Vaccenic acid | 4.7–8.1 |
| C18:1 (n-9) | Oleic acid | 6.0–14.5 |
| C18:2 (n-6) | Linoleic acid | ND–3.0 |
| C18:3 (n-3) | Linolenic acid | 0.1–4.7 |
| C18:4 (n-3) | Stearidonic acid | 1.0–8.1 |
| C20:5 (n-3) | Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) | 14.3–28.0 |
| C22:1 (n-9) | Erucic acid | ND–1.5 |
| C22:5 (n-3) | Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) | ND–0.7 |
| C22:6 (n-3) | Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 7.1–15.7 |
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Acid value | ≤ 45 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 5 meq active oxygen/kg |
Phospholipid content not less than 30% w/w. Main constituents are triglycerides and phospholipids.
