Is hexane used in the extraction of the fatty acids from the plants? Is there testing showing none remains in the product?
1358262
It says on the bottle and the website that it is 100 percent hexane free and that it is third party tested, can ask the company for a copy.
1358263
I've read on other sites that these DHA drops are sold on, that hexane is NOT used. Hope this helps.
526429
Four items totaled are listed on the can. (1) Hydrotreated light naphtha is a light petroleum. (2) 1,1Difuorethane is a propellant listed as safe to use by the EPA for food. (3) Polydmethylsiloxane is a type of silicone. (4) n-Hexane 110-54-3 is a crude oil product that evaporates very quickly into the air and is used to extract vegetable oils from crops like soybeans. I use this product on my Cabela's meatgrinder after I've cleaned it, dried it, and before I put it away. It keeps away the rust while keeping the product lubricated between uses. Also never use this product near an open flame as it is very flammable.
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Operating instructions indicate the following: "Additives are NOT recommended." I haven't tried it, however would ASSUME it to be alright if oils are used judiciously.
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OMEGA-6's? None that I know of. Not listed on assay even though one of the minor ingredients is sunflower oil. The assay only lists algal ALA, DHA, and EPA (the primary OMEGA-3 fatty acids)
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I cannot say for certain but I believe it probably is pure. I do love it and I have tried many different oils. I always try to get them from where they are locally processed to better insure the quality and expertise of extraction and freshness.
198853
I don't think it is, Tina. I looked up this product on the NOW Foods site and it just says "hexane free," which knowing that they use hexane to extract their black currant oil, probably means they use it for this too and just let it evaporate and then claim it's "hexane free" as it has acceptable amounts of hexane left in it. That's legal to do, although not desirable. You might try Nature's Way Cold-Pressed evening primrose. Good stuff and very clean.
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kris johansens answer is not true. DHA in many Organic Infant Formulas are extracted using hexane- look it up. I have no idea why this is allowed and still be able to call it organic. As to whether this product is, yes- because all algal dha is extracted using hexane- a neurotoxic chemical. Yuck :(
669131
Sorry, but my dog passed away and i do not have the oil any longer. From what i remember I believe it was pure oil. Regards
1993393
It is refined so Yes they use some chemicals to remove the oil. Only unrefined is pressed without chemicals.
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This product is 100% jojoba oil as well as USDA organic. expeller-Pressed and Hexane-Free.
1986214
No. I looked it up online. It is one of the few that is petroleum-free. It also works very well!
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The extracts may contain a tiny amount of alcohol. The amount of alcohol would be so small that only a chemist could measure the amount. If you are that concerned, send an email to the manufacturer.
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I believe it is unrefined. It is expeller pressed, with no chemicals (namely hexane) added. I'm not sure of the definitions, but I believe "refined" oils have been chemically extracted. This Loriva oil has not been chemically extracted.
2120210
None of the babies only formula uses the hexane method. But some formula is just dairy, which doesn't need to say hexane free, because it does not include the DHA & ARA. It's the extraction of DHA that other companies use hexane to get the ingredients. So without the added ingredient they do not need to say hexane free... I prefer to buy the formula with the added vitamins. And it's good to know that they get the ingredients without using chemicals to extract them.
697784
It has petroleum distillates, but to my knowledge has no acids. I have used it many times with no adverse effects
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According to the Ovega-3 Facebook page, no, the algal oil in Ovega-3 is produced using an aqueous extraction process. No solvents, including Hexane, are used.
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Contact the company and ask if their oils can be ingested. If not, they are not theraputic grade.