OmegaEquis Fish Oil Technical Data Sheet

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 1

OmegaEquis® is a highly-refined long-chain omega-3 fish oil specifically formulated as a

feed ingredient or as a supplement to the horse’s daily diet. OmegaEquis® is flavor


enhanced to encourage palatability and feed intake. Our menhaden fish oil contains 34%
total omega-3 fatty acids with a balanced concentration of EPA and DHA.
Refined & Flavored Fish Oil
Proximate Composition Typical Fatty Acid Profile*
Typical Range Fatty Acids Area % of Total Fatty Acids
Free fatty Acids (as Oleic), % 0.20 0.05 - 0.50 (max) Myristic, C14:0 08.04%
Iodine Value (Wijs) 172.00 170 - 200 Palmitic, C16:0 16.85%
Color (Gardner Scale) 7.00 6-8 Palmitoleic, C16:1 11.50%
Moisture and Impurities, % 0.20 0.2 - 0.5 (max) Stearic, C18:0 03.09%
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids, % 36.65 30 - 40 Oleic, C18:1 09.74%
EPA and DHA, % 26.30 ---- Linoleic, C18:2 01.89%
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids, % 5.30 4-6 Alpha Linolenic, C18:3 (omega-3) 02.20%
Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio 0.14 ---- Stearidonic, C18:4 (omega-3) 03.21%
Arachidonic, C20:4 (omega-3) 02.49%
Nutritional Data Eicosapentaenoic, C20:5 (omega-3) 14.05%
Docosapentaenoic, C22:5 (omega-3) 02.95%
Typical
Docosahexaenoic, C22:6 (omega-3) 12.26%
Caloric Value, Kcal/g 0009.50
Other 11.73%
Metabolizable Energy, Kcal/lb 4199.00
* Based on an average of 3 years and 32 peaks
Metabolizable Energy, Kcal/kg 9257.00
Conveyance
Supplemental Information
Domestic: Bulk, drums, totes, rail
Typical Export: Bulk, drums, totes, iso’s, flexi’s
Refractive Index, at 60°C 1.4645
Saponification Value 195.00 Storage and Handling
Unsaponifiable Matter, % 1.00
Titer 32.00 To reduce oxidation of oil, minimize exposure to heat and oxygen
sources. Extended storage at temperatures under 45° F could
Specific Gravity
cause stearine crystals to appear. Thaw at room temperature.
at 15°C 0.92
at 30°C 0.91
at 45°C 0.90 The OMEGA Advantage
Specific Heat, Kcal/lb 0.53
Heat of Fusion, Kcal/g 54.00 • Vertically integrated producer controlling every
step of the production process—ensuring product
Slip Melting Point, °C 13.00
integrity, consistent quality and complete
Boiling Point, °C >250.00 traceability
Flash Point, °C 360.00 • Certified sustainable by Friend of the Sea;
Viscosity, cps Awarded the 2009 Friend of the Sea
at 20°C 75.00 Award
at 50°C 25.00 • Manufactured under a HACCP and GMP process;
at 90°C 10.00 regularly inspected by the U.S. FDA and the
National Marine Fisheries Service
Ingredients • Certified by AFIA as a Safe Feed Safe
Food Facility
OmegaEquis® is made of highly refined and filtered fish oil. ®

Antioxidant systems are available upon request.

Omega Protein Corporation is a world leader in speciality marine ingredients that meet the unique nutritional
needs every animal has for optimum health. Healthy pets, hearty livestock and abundant aquaculture are raised
with Omega Protein’s products—fish oil rich in omega-3 and the superior amino acid profile of fish meal. For more
information on the proven benefits of these essential nutrients, visit www.OmegaNutrient.com.

[email protected] • www.OmegaNutrient.com • 1.800.345.8805


Approved for Distribution 04/01/2016

You might also like