Annex I SPECIFICATION OF REFINED OIL FROM THE SEEDS OF BUGLOSSOIDES ARVENSIS
United Kingdom
Description: Refined Buglossoides oil is extracted from the seeds of Buglossoides arvensis (L.) I.M.Johnst.
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Alpha-linolenic acid | Not less than 35 % w/w of total fatty acids |
| Stearidonic acid | Not less than 15 % w/w of total fatty acids |
| Linoleic acid | Not less than 8 % w/w of total fatty acids |
| Trans fatty acids | Not more than 2 % w/w of total fatty acids |
| Acid value | Not more than 0,6 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value | Not more than 5 meq O2/kg |
| Unsaponifiable content | Not more than 2 % |
| Protein content (total nitrogen) | Not more than 10 μg/ml |
| Pyrrolizidine alkaloids | Not detectable with a detection limit of 4 μg/kg |