Pacific Dogfish Shark Cartilage
Species: Squalus Acanthius
Area Caught: Coastal British Columbia, Canada
Catch Method: Long-line
Process: Food grade enzyme and low temperature hydrolysis extraction of cartilage (shark skeleton) from shark heads after human consumption products removed, commercially dried to bulk or milled (Shark Cartilage Powder) forms
Packing:
Bulk Dried: approx. 700 lbs/320 Kg loose cartilage in fibre totes with liner on pallet (16 totes per 20 foot container; 11,200 lbs/5100 Kg net.)
Milled: 30 lb. poly bags in approx. 1500 lbs./680 Kg fibre totes (16 totes per 20 foot container; 24,000 lbs/11,000 Kg net)
Colour: White to off-white
Used as a nutritional supplement, Pacific Dogfish Shark Cartilage provides an excellent source of naturally derived protein, calcium, phosphorous, chondroitin sulphate and other mucopolysaccharides, glycosaminoglycans, collagen and vitamins.
Shark cartilage can be used for a variety of beneficial uses: as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce swelling and inflammation and promote lubrication and cushioning in the joints; to help maintain proper bone and joint function; as a wound healing substance; as an aid in boosting the immune system; and as pain relief to help arthritis.
Most sources of chondroitin sulphate available are produced from bovine (cow/cattle) sources. Shark cartilage has no BSE concerns for consumers.
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