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Cod liver oil

Cod liver oil is used in boilie formulation mainly as a fat source, oil carrier, attraction contributor and flavour carrier. Typical dosage is expressed as millilitres per kg of dry mix.

Also known as: CLO, cod oil

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 3 ml/kg
Typical: 8 ml/kg
Maximum: 15 ml/kg
Absolute maximum: 25 ml/kg

0 ml/kg 3 ml/kg–15 ml/kg ideal 25 ml/kg+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Fat 100%

Energy 3700 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 0/10

Digestibility 8/10

Solubility / leakage 3/10

Natural attraction 8/10

Hardening 0/10

Softening 9/10

Texture opening 2/10

Cold water suitability 3/10

Warm water suitability 10/10

Buoyancy 1/10

Clouding 1/10

Oiliness 10/10

Processing tolerance 5/10

Roles

Fat sourceOil carrierAttraction contributorFlavour carrier

Allergens

Fish

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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