Perilla oil is seed health benefits
Perilla oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is a type of omega-3 essential fatty acids. When we consume perilla oil, our body converts the alpha-linolenic acid into the two most prominent omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. I hope you are aware of the several EPA, DHA benefits on our body. Omega 3 provided by perilla seed oil has proven to be beneficial for our body in the following ways: reducing the risk of breast and colon cancer, heart attacks, Inhibiting cardiac arrhythmia and abnormal blood clotting etc.
The oil is known to have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and tumor preventing properties. It also helps in reducing the cholesterol levels and thus reduces the risk of several health hazards. The use of perilla oil for acne is known since long. It is rich in omega-3, that repairs and provides powerful antioxidant protection for mature and aging skin.
ALA contents available: ALA53%, ALA60%, ALA65%.
| PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL | SPECIFICATIONS | Method |
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APPEARANCE
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A clear bright yellow oil
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STM 01.010
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ACID VALUE, KOH mg /g:
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≤2.0
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AOCS Cd 3d-63
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PEROXIDE VALUE, meq/kg:
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≤10.0
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AOCS Cd 8b-90
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SAPONIFICATION VALUE,KOH mg /g:
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188.0-197.0
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AOCS Cd 3-25
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UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER, %
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≤2.0
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AOCS Ca 6a-40
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MOISTURE AND VOLATILES, %:
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≤0.20
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AOCS Ca 2d-25
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GARDNER COLOR
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≤5
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AOCS Td 1a-64
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COLD TEST
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Clear after 5.5 hours at 0°C
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AOCS Cc 11-53
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RESIDUAL SOLVENT, mg/kg:
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Negative
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AOCS Ba 14-87
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LEAD ppm
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≤0.2
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AOCS Ca 18c-91
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ARSENIC ppm
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≤0.2
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AOAC 986.15
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CADMIUM ppm
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≤0.2
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AOAC 986.15
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MERCURY ppm
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≤0.2
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AOAC 971.21
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FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
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AOCS Ce 1e-91
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C16:0 PALMITIC %
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5.0-8.0
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C18:0 STEARIC %
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1.0-3.0
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C18:1 OLEIC %
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10.0-18.0
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C18:2 LINOLEIC %
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12.0-18.0
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C18:3 α- LINOLENIC %
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≥65.0
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OTHERS %
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0-2.0
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