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Preparation of an ω3 fatty acid concentrate from cod liver oil

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Preparation of an 85% ω3 fatty acid concentrate from cod liver oil is described. The urea inclusion compound method was used. On the average, 265 g of concentrate was obtained from 1,000 g of cod liver oil. For stabilization of the fatty acids, 0.01% octyl gallate was added.

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Haagsma, N., van Gent, C.M., Luten, J.B. et al. Preparation of an ω3 fatty acid concentrate from cod liver oil. J Am Oil Chem Soc 59, 117–118 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02662254

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