ARA (Arachidonic Acid) is a food-grade omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid produced by microbial fermentation, essential for infant brain development, immune function and cell-membrane integrity.We supply bulk ARA sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in oil form for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Our ARA is widely used in infant formula fortification, prenatal nutrition, cognitive-health supplements, beverage fortification and sports nutrition.
ARA (Arachidonic Acid, 20:4 n-6) is a long-chain omega-6 PUFA produced commercially by fermentation of Mortierella alpina.
It is a critical structural component of brain and retinal cell membranes and a precursor to prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Widely used in infant formula, maternal nutrition and functional-food applications alongside DHA.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow to orange oil |
| ARA Content | ≥ 40% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | ≤ 5.0 meq/kg |
| Moisture & Volatiles | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Purity/Assay (Food Grade) | ≥ 95% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Lead | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine ARA with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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