Organic Evening Primrose Seed Oil
- Product Information
- Product : Evening Primrose Seed Oil
- Latin : Oenothera biennis
- Constituents/ Plant Part : Seed Oil
- CAS Number : N/A
- EINECS Number : N/A
- INCI Name : Oenothera biennis or Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
- Cultivation Technique : Organic
- Country of Origin 1 : China
- Country of Origin 2 : Zimbabwe
- Organic Certification Body : Soil Association
- Production Process : Cold pressed from the seeds of Oenothera biennis and filtered with no refining
- *Please note that the country of origin may differ from that specified due to seasonal shortages
- Organoleptic Description
- Appearance : Yellow/yellow green clear oily liquid
- Aroma : Product typical
- Flavour : Product typical
- Physical Characteristics
- Palmitic Acid : 5.5 - 7.0
- Oleic Acid : 5.0 - 11.0
- Linoleic Acid : 70.0 - 77.0
- Linolenic Acid : 9.0 - 11.5
- Icosenoic Acid : 1.0 max
- Fatty Acid Profile (Major Acids) % - Typical Values
- Physical Characteristics
- Free Fatty Acid % : <1.0
- Peroxide Value (meq/kg) : <5.0
- Iodine Value : 150 - 170
- Relative Density : No Data
- Refractive Index : 1.4750 - 1.4900 @ 20°C
- This data is provided for your information only. It is based on technical information currently available and is not all-inclusive.
- This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied.
- Shelf Life
- 12 months under unopened conditions from date of purchase.
- Once opened, up to 12 months dependant upon the conditions of storage.
- Packaging
- 180kg drums unless otherwise specified
- Recommended Storage
- Protect from exposure to, light, moisture and pests.
- Do not expose to extreme temperatures and keep tightly sealed.
- Organic Certification
- Organic Partners is certified by the Soil Association for the importation, processing and distribution of the named product.
- Soil Association Certification Number : P9397
- Declaration
- I declare that the information given is believed to be correct as of the date : 12 Oct 2005
- Name: Mike Brook
- Position: Managing Director
