Specification :

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) powder (algae) 7%

Synonyms: cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic acid
CAS NO.: 6217-54-5
Molecular Formula: C22H32O2 Molecular Weight: 328.5g/mol
Molecular Structure:

Property:
DHA powder (algae) 7% is light yellow to light beige free-flowing dry powder consists of fine spherical particles.The particles contain microencapsulated microbial oil rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that is embedded in a matrix of gum Arabic, sucrose and coated with starch. DL-alpha-tocopherol used as antioxidant agent.
DHA powder 7% can be dissloved in cold water to form a stable milky emulsion with good longterm stability.
Stabilization/Stability:
The product is sensitive to air, heat and light. It is recommended to use up the contents of the containers quickly, once they have been opened. The product is stable for at least 24 months in the unopened original container at room temperature (about 25ºC)
Specification:

Items Specifications
Apperance Yellow to light beige powder.
Granularity: ( US STANDARD )
100% through 20# Sieve ( US )
Min 90% through 40# Sieve ( US )
Max 15% through 100# Sieve ( US )
Loss on drying Max 5%
Assay of DHA (GC) Min 7%
Heavy metal Max 20ppm
Arsenic Max 3ppm
Microorganism Qualified

Usages:
1.Food products:
DHA powder 7% is suitable for enrichment of basic food products especially dairy-based products.
2.Dietetic products:
DHA powder 7% is suitable in particular for enrichment of infant formula and maternal nutrition products where is a specific need for DHA supplementation.
Note:
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) must be handled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet.
Compendial requirement:
Quality test complied with Q/THC005-2008,USP, BP and EP standard.

Key words:
cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic acid; DHA