Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)

Chemical Names: Microbial oil with a high content of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Molecular Formula: C21H31COOH

Molecular Weight: 328.5g/mol

Description:

Light yellow to light beige free-flowing dry powder consists of fine spherical particles.

Composition:

The particles contain microencapsulated microbial oil rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that is embedded in a matrix of gum Arabic (e414), sucrose and coated with starch. The product contains sodium ascorbate (E301, ascorbyl palmitate (E304), lecithin (E322) and DL-alpha-tocopherol (E307) as antioxidants.

Solubility:

The product can be dispersed even in cold water to form a stable milky emulsion with good longterm stability.

Specification of Oil:

Microbial oil containing docosahexaenoic acid in triglyceride form. The oil is produced by fermentation based on the fungus.

Proportion of fatty acids in oil:

(approximate data in weigh-%)

DHA:        42%

Other omega-3 fatty acids:   14%

Omega-6 fatty acids:   1%

Other fatty acids:    43%

Monographs:

No monographs exist for Dry DHA sperical particle.

Particle-size distribution:

100 % smaller than 425µm (40mesh USP)

min. 90% smaller than 250µm (60mesh USP)

max. 12% smaller than 150µm (100mesh USP)

Bulk density: Approx. 0.6g/ml

Loss on drying: =5% (4 hours at 105°C)

Stabilization/Stability:

The product is sensitive to air, heat and light. It is recommended to use up the contents of the containers quickly, once they have been opened. The product is stable for at least 24 months in the unopened original container at room temperature (about 25oC)

Applications:

Food products:

The product is suitable for enrichment of basic food products especially dairy-based products.

Dietetic products:

The product is suitable in particular for enrichment of infant formula and maternal nutrition products where is a specific need for DHA supplementation.

Packaging … 5-25kg fibreboard box with AL-PE laminated liner, heat-sealed

Storage …The product should be stored in the tightly closed packaging at room temperature (about 25°C) with dry place.

Shelf life …24 months

Dry docosahexaenoic acid DHA must be handled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet.

Vitamin Series
 Dry Vitamin A Acetate 325 CWS
 Dry Vitamin A Palmitate 500
 Dry Vitamin A Palmitate 250 CWS (F)
 Dry Vitamin A Palmitate 250 BHT stab.
 Dry Vitamin A Palmitate 250 CK CWD
 Vitamin D3 1.0 mio.I.U./g kosher
 Dry Vitamin D2 850 BHT stab.
 Dry Vitamin D3 850 BHT stab.
 Dry Vitamin D3 100 BHT stab.
 Dry Vitamin D3 100 GFP kosher
 Dry Vitamin E Acetate 25% GFP CWD
 Dry Vitamin E Acetate 50% CWS
 Dry Vitamin E Acetate 500 DC Natural
 Dry Vitamin K1 1% GFP
 Dry Vitamin K1 5% GFP
 Dry Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
 Dry Arachidonic Acid (ARA)
 Beta-carotene 10%

Amino acids Series   
 Taurine
 Glycine
 DL-Methionine
 DL-Alanine
 L-Alanine
 L-Methionine
 L-Lysine monohydrochloride
 L-Glutamic acid 
 L-Valine
 L-Proline
 L-Threonine
 L-Leucine
 L-Arginine
 L-Tyrosine
 L-Tryptophan
 L-Serine
 L-Cysteine
 L-Histidine
 L-Isoleucine
 L-Phenylalanine
 L-Cysteine
 L-Glutamine
 L-Aspartic acid 
 L-Sodium aspartic 
 L-Cysteine HCl monohydrate 
 L-Cysteine HCl anhydrous