DEFINITION

Schizochytrium Oil is obtained by fermentation and extraction of algae of the genus Schizochytrium and contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; C₂₂H₃₂O₂) (C22:6 n–3) as the major polyunsaturated fatty acid component. It may contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; C₂₀H₃₀O₂) (C20:5 n–3), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA; C₂₂H₃₄O₂) (C22:5 n–6), arachidonic acid (C₂₀H₃₂O₂) (C20:4 n–6), and dihomo gamma linolenic acid (C₂₀H₃₄O₂) (C20:3 n–6) as the minor polyunsaturated fatty acid components. DHA content may be standardized with other appropriate oils. Suitable antioxidants in appropriate concentrations may be added.