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Blackcurrant Seed Oil
Product Name

Blackcurrant Seed Oil is derived from the seeds Technical Data
of blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum), and provides a
perfect balance of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s)
which are vital for performing everyday functions. Product Name: Blackcurrant Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum
In particular, it has an excellent ratio of Linoleic Acid (Omega
6) to Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3), and also contains Food Safety: This product has been produced in accordance
Omega 6, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), and Omega 3, with HACCP principles
Stearidonic Acid (SDA), thus providing all four of these Active Ingredient(s): Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3), Linoleic
targeted fatty acids naturally - without any complicated Acid (Omega 6), Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6), Stearidonic
blending. Blackcurrant Seed Oil is used as a nutritional Acid (Omega 3).
supplement as well as an ingredient in skincare products. Its Extraction Method: Supercritical CO2 and/or Solvent Extraction
high GLA content makes it especially useful in the treatment
of dry, damaged, sensitive, and ageing skin. It also assists Shelf life: If stored in unopened containers at less than 20°C,
this product can expect to have a shelf life of 12 months. Once
with the maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system and opened the shelf life is limited by temperature, light and oxygen
supports a normal functioning immune system. exposure. Any remaining oil should be blanketed with Nitrogen
and used as soon as possible.
Fatty Acid Composition Common Dosage: Soft Gel Capsule and/or Skincare
Fatty Acid Range Formulations
C16:0 Palmitic 6.0 – 8.0% GMO Status: Product has been produced in a GMO/GE free
C18:0 Stearic 1.0 – 3.0% production process
C18:1 Oleic 8.0 – 16.0%
C18:2 Linoleic 43.0 – 49.0% Certifications available: HACCP. Kosher and Halal available on
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic 12.0 – 15.0% request
C18:3 Gamma Linolenic NLT 14.0% Product Variations:
C18:4 Stearidonic 2.0 – 4.0% • Blackcurrant Seed Oil refined GLA 14%
Other ≤5.0% • Blackcurrant Seed Oil refined GLA 15%
• Blackcurrant Seed Oil refined GLA 16%
All of the information supplied (the “Data”) has been prepared for general information
purposes only, and in preparing the Data the Midlands group of companies (Midlands)
have relied upon independent laboratory testing and technical services from third parties.
Midlands assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or omissions in the Data. As
a result the Data is not to be relied upon, and the receiving party should conduct their own
investigations with respect to the product and the Data in order to satisfy themselves that
it is suitable for their intended purpose.
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