Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage (Borago officinalis) plant, a large plant with blue, star-shaped flowers

Appearance:                   light yellowish

Odor and Taste:               with the typical taste of the oil

mild with no bitter after taste

Acid Value:                   2.0mgKOH/g max.

Peroxide Value:               10.0meq/kg max.

Refractive lndex:             1.4600-1.4900.

Specific gravity:             0.920-0.930.

Moisture&Volatile:            0.05max.

Iodine Value:                 173-182g/100g.

Saponification value:         185-195mg/g.

Fatty acid profile:          

Palmitic acid:                C16:0      8.0-15.0%

Stearic acid:                 C18:0      3.0-8.0%

Oleic acid:                   C18:1      14.0-25.0%.

Linoleic acid:                C18:2      30.0-45.0%

Gamma Linolenic acid:         C18:3ω6   15.0-28.0%

Eicosenoic acid:              C20:1      2.0-6.0%

Erucic acid:                  C22:1      1.0-4.0%.

Others:                                  0.0-2.0%.

Microbiology:

Aflatoxin:                    5µg/g max.

Heavy metals:

Arsenic:                      0.010 max.

Lead:                         0.050 max

Borage oil