Division Description:
United Kingdom
Chia oil is produced from Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seeds (99,9 % pure) by cold-pressing. No solvents are used and, once pressed, the oil is held in decantation tanks and a filtration process employed to remove impurities.
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Acidity expressed as oleic acid | Not more than 2 % |
| Peroxide value | Not more than 10 meq/kg |
| Insoluble impurities | Not more than 0,05 % |
| Alpha linolenic acid | Not less than 60 % |
| Linoleic acid | 15-20 % |