Ahiflower® Oil
Ahiflower® Oil is pressed and extracted from the seeds of non-genetically modified variety of the corn gromwell (Buglossoides arvensis), an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the Boraginaceae family. The plant is commercially grown in Great Britain, Canada and the United States as well as in the southern hemisphere. We distribute Ahiflower® Oil under the trademarked name of our supplier.
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Uniquely rich in stearidonic acid
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Vegan
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High content of oleic acid
This product has the following features:
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Uniquely rich in stearidonic acid (SDA, omega-3, C18:4) and gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6; C18:3), which are essential fatty acids
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The advantage of SDA is the efficiency in which it can be converted to eicosapentaenoic acid (omega-3, C20:5).
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Rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
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High content of linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3), two essential fatty acids
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Vegan alternative to fish oils
Foods
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Beneficial edible oil thanks to its nutritionally important fatty acids’ ratio
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Ideal for ice cream, dairy products, spreadable fats and mueslis
Cosmetics
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As a natural moisturizer, Ahiflower® Oil has an anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect
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Suitable for a variety of cosmetic products
Animal nutrition & care
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Supplement for high-quality horse feed as an additional source of energy
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In the pet food industry, the unique combination of essential omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids supports the nutritional needs of dogs
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Important source of alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3)
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Possible alternative to the use of fish oils thanks to high content of stearidonic acid (omega-3, C18:4)
