In order to verify the quality of the oil obtained by SFE in this
study and to assess its safe use as a potential x-3 PUFA supplement,
the PCB content was also analysed.
The objective of this study was to investigate SFE as an alternative
to conventional solvent methods for extraction of DHA and
EPA rich oil from Northern shrimp processing by-products.
Although there may be other sources, the present project was
envisaged as a means to produce a high quality oil, that is solvent
free and suitable for organic certification as an Inuit fair trade natural
health product.