Perilla seed oil is obtained from the seeds of the genus perilla, usually from the species
perilla frutescens. Organic perilla oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is a type
of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It helps to reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer,
heart attacks, Inhibiting cardiac arrhythmia and abnormal blood clotting etc.
Test Term | Test Method and Unit | Specification |
Appearance Odor Specific gravity(d20) Acid Value Peroxide Value Moisture and Volatiles Color and Lustre Cold test Insoluble impurities (%) Refractive Index Saponification Value | Eyeballing
g/cm3 Mg KOH/g Meq/kg ---------- ---------- ---------- MgKOH/g Mg KOH/g mg/g | Clear light yellow liquid light tea seed smell 0.910-0.926 ≤3.0 ≤10.0 ≤0.05% G1—G5 clear after 5.5hours at 0°C <0.05 1.4720—1.4780 185—198 |
Fatty Acid Composition C16:0 Palmitic C18:0 Stearic C18:1 Oleic C18:2 Linoleic α-Linolenic |
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4.0-12.0% 1.0-4.0% 10.0-25.0% 10.0-25.0% ≥58.0% |
Perilla seed 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