Algal oil from the microalgae Ulkenia sp.: authorised novel food in the EU

Conditions of use and maximum levels

Table 1, column "Conditions under which the novel food may be used", as written:

• Bakery products (breads, rolls and sweet biscuits): 200 mg/100 g
• Cereal bars: 500 mg/100 g
• Non-alcoholic beverages (including milk based beverages): 60 mg/100 ml

Additional specific labelling requirements

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Oil from the micro-algae Ulkenia sp.’

Specification (Table 2)

Table 2 of the Annex, row with the same name, as written:

Description/Definition:

Oil from the micro-algae Ulkenia sp.

Acid value: ≤ 0,5 mg KOH/g

Peroxide value (PV): ≤ 5,0 meq/kg oil

Moisture and volatiles: ≤ 0,05 %

Unsaponifiables: ≤ 4,5 %

Trans-fatty acids: ≤ 1,0 %

DHA content: ≥ 32 %

Source and version

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470, Annex, Union list of novel foods, Table 1. Consolidated text of 10 August 2026. The text above is copied from that document without change except that amendment markers are removed. It is not advice and it does not decide whether a particular product is covered.

• Consolidated text on EUR-Lex

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