Product Details
DHA, also known as Docosahexaenoic Acid, is an omega-3 fatty acid ingredient widely used in nutritional supplements, infant nutrition, functional foods, and health-oriented formulations. It is commonly supplied as DHA oil or microencapsulated DHA powder depending on formulation needs. ELIS Biotech supplies DHA with specification confirmation, bulk packaging options, and standard export documentation support for global B2B buyers.
Product Name: DHA
Other Names: Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA Oil, DHA Powder, Omega-3 DHA, Algal DHA, Fish Oil DHA, C22:6 n-3
CAS No.: 6217-54-5
Molecular Formula: C22H32O2
Appearance: Light yellow to orange oil; or light yellow to off-white powder depending on specification
Source: Algae oil, fish oil, or other omega-3 source depending on specification
Common Specifications: DHA oil 10%–40%; DHA powder 10%, 20%, or other customized specifications; source, carrier, DHA content, EPA content, and oxidation indicators can be confirmed according to application requirements
Test Method: GC
Solubility: Oil soluble; powder grades may be water dispersible depending on carrier and microencapsulation process
Grade: Food Grade
Packaging: Oil: 25kg/drum, 190kg/drum, etc.; Powder: 25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, 100kg/drum, etc.
MOQ: According to specification and stock status
Documents: COA, Specification Sheet, MSDS, and other standard export documents where available
For DHA procurement, buyers usually need to confirm source type, DHA content, EPA content, oil or powder form, carrier system, microencapsulation quality, peroxide value, anisidine value, acid value, heavy metals, microbiological limits, odor profile, and oxidation stability. For softgels, gummies, infant nutrition, nutrition powders, or premix applications, application form, taste masking, dispersibility, dosage level, allergen declaration, and storage conditions are also important purchasing factors.
Regulatory Note:
DHA use in infant nutrition, food, dietary supplements, and fortified products should be confirmed according to the destination market, source type, and finished product category. Fish-derived DHA may also require allergen and source declaration depending on local regulations.
Common Applications:
Dietary supplements, softgels, capsules, gummies, infant nutrition, pregnancy nutrition formulas, functional foods, nutrition powders, dairy products, beverage powders, and nutrition premixes.
End-Use Industries:
Dietary supplement manufacturing, infant nutrition production, functional food production, nutrition powder production, dairy and beverage manufacturing, premix blending, and contract manufacturing.
Typical Terminal Uses:
DHA softgels, omega-3 capsules, prenatal supplements, children’s nutrition products, infant formula, fortified milk powder, functional gummies, drink powders, meal replacement products, and customized nutrition premixes.
Why Choose ELIS Biotech:
ELIS Biotech supports global buyers with ingredient sourcing, specification matching, document preparation, sample coordination, and export shipment support from China. For DHA, we can help confirm source type, DHA content, oil or powder form, carrier information, oxidation indicators, packaging format, stock status, and suitability for supplement, food, infant nutrition, powder blend, or premix applications.
Our Service Support Includes:
Specification confirmation, COA and MSDS support, sample coordination, bulk order arrangement, packaging confirmation, export document coordination, and shipment support based on buyer requirements.
For supplement manufacturers, infant nutrition brands, functional food developers, premix producers, and ingredient distributors, ELIS Biotech can also assist with related omega-3 ingredients, nutritional oils, vitamins, minerals, and nutrition premix ingredients to support different formulation and procurement needs.
Contact ELIS Biotech to request DHA specifications, COA, sample availability, bulk pricing, and export support.
