DEFINITION

Fish Oil Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters Concentrate is a mixture of omega-3 acids concentrated from the body oil of fish in the form of ethyl esters, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (EPAee) (C20:5 n−3, EE) and docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester (DHAee) (C22:6 n−3, EE). It may also contain ethyl esters of alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3 n−3, EE), moroctic acid (C18:4 n−3, EE), eicosatetraenoic acid (C20:4 n−3, EE), heneicosapentaenoic acid (C21:5 n−3, EE), and docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5 n−3, EE). It contains NLT 60% of total omega-3-acid ethyl esters and NLT 50% of combined omega-3-acid EPA and DHA ethyl esters. Suitable antioxidants in appropriate concentrations may be added.