Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Pomegranate Seed Fixed Oil (>50% punicic acid)

Pomegranate Seed Fixed Oil (>50% punicic acid) — English (v2)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Pomegranate seed SFE extract (origin: Turkey), PN AF-PUGR1TSF
  • Scientific name: Punica granatum
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Seeds (dry)
  • Appearance: Pale yellow oil
  • Flavour & aroma: Subtly fruity, with a faint tangy undertone
  • Solubility: Immiscible with water

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ash for herbPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<3%
PesticidesGC/MS, LC-MS/MSComplies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)
Aflatoxins (G1, G2, B1, B2)AOAC 999.07Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)
Ochratoxin AAOAC 2004.10Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)JOSS 2002 25, pp. 96–100<10 ppb

Extract specification

AnalysisMethod SpecificationResult
Free fatty acidsTitration method (in-house)<5.0 %4.2 %
Peroxide valueTitration method (in-house)<10 meq kg-16.9 meq kg-1
SqualeneGC-FID (ih-house method)>1.0 %1.4 %
Fatty acid composition:GC-FID (in-house method)
Palmitic acid (C16:0)GC-FID (in-house method)C16:0: <3%2.3 %
Linoleic acid (C18:2ω6)GC-FID (in-house method)C18:2ω6: <10.0 %6.0 %
Oleic acid (C18:1ω9)GC-FID (in-house method)C18:1ω9: <6.0 %4.0 %
Punicic acid (C18:3ω5)GC-FID (in-house method)C18:1ω7: >50.0 %53.3 %
Stearic acid (C18:0)GC-FID (in-house method)C18:0: <2.0 %1.4 %
cis-11-Eicosenoic acid (C20:1ω9)GC-FID (in-house method)C20:1ω9: <1.0 %0.6 %
Arachidic acid (C20:0)GC-FID (in-house method)C20:0: <1.0 %0.4 %
Loss on drying (%)Ph. Eur. (2.8.17)<5%4.2%
Ethanol residue (ppm)HS GC (In-house method)<500<LOQ
Arsenic (As)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Cadmium (Cd)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 3 ppm)N.D.
Lead (Pb)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Mercury (Hg)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 0.1 ppm)N.D.
Total aerobic microbial count (cfu/g)ISO 4833-1<10000Complies
Yeast & mold (cfu/g)ISO 21527-2<100Complies
Escherichia coliISO 16649-2N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
SalmonellaISO 6579N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.
Pseudomonus aeruginosusISO 13720N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
Staphylococcus aureusISO 6888-1N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.

Additional data

  • Storage conditions: Store in cool and dry place, keep away from intense light and high heat.
  • Carrier: None. This is a pure extract obtained using only food-grade CO2 as solvent.
  • Packaging: 1–5 kg/bottle, 10–25–50 kg/drum.
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Dosage and use: The extract is dominated by punicic acid (9Z,11E,13Z-octadecatrienoic acid). This omega-5 fatty acid, unique to pomegranate and a few related species, is responsible for the extract's distinctive bioactivity profile. Punicic acid's documented anti-inflammatory, skin-regenerating, and collagen-stimulating properties support positioning in anti-aging serums, repair creams, and formulations targeting mature, damaged, or photostressed skin. The conjugated fatty acid structure provides enhanced penetration and bioavailability compared to conventional polyunsaturated oils. Hair care applications leverage the extract for dry, brittle hair treatments and scalp conditioning. Nutraceutical applications focus on metabolic health, with research indicating effects on lipid metabolism, glucose homeostasis, and inflammatory markers relevant to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular wellness.

Values above are transcribed from the PDF below, which remains the authoritative document. Results are from the batch named in the PDF.