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Evening Primrose Oil
Product Name

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is a renowned source Technical Data
of Omega 6, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), and has
high levels of the Essential Fatty Acid (EFA), Linoleic
Acid, these fatty acids help in the strengthening of Product Name: Evening Primrose Oil
cell membranes, and nourishing and revitalising Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis
skin tissues. Food Safety: This product has been produced in accordance
with HACCP principles
Evening Primrose Oil is extracted from the seed of the Evening Active Ingredient(s): Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6)
Primrose plant (Oenothera biennis) and is common in both
nutritional and skincare products. GLA is a precursor for Extraction Method: Cold Pressed and/or Supercritical CO 2
a number of important hormone-like biological functions Shelf life: If stored in unopened containers at less than 20°C,
required for many vital processes within the body. Used as this product can expect to have a shelf life of 12 months. Once
a moisturiser, it gives skin a smoother appearance which may opened the shelf life is limited by temperature, light and oxygen
be helpful to those with skin conditions. exposure. Any remaining oil should be blanketed with Nitrogen
and used as soon as possible.
Average Nutritional Information per 100ml (9% GLA)
Energy 3430kJ Omega 6 75.9g Common Dosage: Soft Gel Capsules and /or Skincare
Formulations
Protein 0.0g Linoleic Acid 67.6g
Fat, Total 92.6g Gamma Linolenic 8.3g GMO Status: Product has been produced in a GMO/GE free
Saturated 9.3g Monounsaturated 7.4g production process
Trans 0.0g Carbohydrate, total 0.0g Certifications available: HACCP and Organic. Kosher and Halal
Polyunsaturated 75.9g Sugars 0.0g available on request
Sodium >5mg
Product Variations:
• Evening Primrose Oil Cold Pressed refined GLA 9%, 10%
• Evening Primrose Oil Cold Pressed refined ORGANIC GLA 9%,10%
• Evening Primrose Oil Cold Pressed unrefined GLA 9%,10%
• Evening Primrose Oil Cold Pressed unrefined ORGANIC GLA 9%,10%

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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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