Safflower oil
- Generic Name
- Safflower oil
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- CAS Number
- 8001-23-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 65UEH262IS
Overview
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L) is a herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Extracted from the seeds of safflowers, safflower oil is a rich source of various saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid (oleic acid) or essential n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) linoleic acid , depending on the flower type. Safflower oil with a higher content of polyunsaturated fatty acids is more commonly used as an edible oil. The constituents of safflower oil also include alpha-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and mixed Tocopherol . Safflower oil is approved for use as an indirect additive in food contact substances and is readily available as a food ingredient. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) safflower oil is marketed as an over-the-counter dietary supplement.
Background
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L) is a herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Extracted from the seeds of safflowers, safflower oil is a rich source of various saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid (oleic acid) or essential n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) linoleic acid , depending on the flower type. Safflower oil with a higher content of polyunsaturated fatty acids is more commonly used as an edible oil. The constituents of safflower oil also include alpha-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and mixed Tocopherol . Safflower oil is approved for use as an indirect additive in food contact substances and is readily available as a food ingredient. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) safflower oil is marketed as an over-the-counter dietary supplement.
Indication
No approved therapeutic indications.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
Clinical Trials
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FDA Approved Products
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EMA Approved Products
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Singapore Approved Products
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China Approved Products
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Australia Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Juice Plus+ Essentials Omega Blend | 393792 | The Juice Plus Company Australia Pty Ltd | Active | 2022/08/11 | Safflower Oil |
Formula IV | 279841 | NeoLife International Pty Ltd | Active | 2016/09/02 | Safflower Oil |
VIIDA HARMONY SQUALENE OIL | 449367 | Viida Harmony Pty Ltd | Active | 2024/05/22 | Safflower Oil |
SQUALENE | 392329 | Sunshine Australia Enterprises Pty Ltd | Active | 2022/07/15 | Safflower Oil |
Squalene complex | 199460 | Sunshine Australia Enterprises Pty Ltd | Active | 2012/07/19 | Safflower Oil |