Source
Where it comes from.
Anchovy oil (Engraulis spp.) concentrated to an 18/12 EPA/DHA profile and preserved in natural triglyceride (TG) form. Clear yellow oil that passes a 0 degC cold test, with total omega-3 of at least 35%.
Specification
Typical specification.
| Fatty-acid composition | |
|---|---|
| Total omega-3 | Min 35% |
| EPA | Min 17% |
| DHA | Min 12% |
| Oxidation parameters | |
| TOTOX (total oxidation) | Max 19 |
| Peroxide value | Max 2 |
| Anisidine value | Max 15 |
| Free fatty acids | Max 1.5% |
| Acid value | Max 3 |
Form · Triglyceride (TG) · Heavy metals & contaminants, full panel in spec sheet
Applications
What brands use it for.
The format most brands choose when a label claim needs to clear 500 mg EPA+DHA per softgel. Triglyceride form is specified where natural-structure positioning matters to the product.
Differentiator
What sets it apart.
Concentrated to roughly 18% EPA and 12% DHA while staying in natural triglyceride form, anchovy 18/12 combines high potency with the molecular structure found in whole fish, rather than the ethyl-ester form used in many concentrates.
Fatty-acid science
What the fatty acids support.
Heart function
EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function (EFSA authorised at 250 mg/day in the finished supplement, EU Reg. 432/2012).
Brain function
DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function at 250 mg/day (EU Reg. 432/2012).
Vision
DHA contributes to maintenance of normal vision at 250 mg/day (EU Reg. 432/2012).
Blood triglycerides
EPA and DHA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels at 2 g/day (EU Reg. 432/2012).
These reflect established research on the fatty acids the oil contains. Health claims on finished supplements are the brand owner's regulatory responsibility.
Formats
Bulk delivery.
Supplied in bulk as a 200 L steel drum (approximately 190 kg), with a Certificate of Analysis on every shipment.