Table 1 Composition of test and reference lipid emulsion (per 500 mL)
Substance | Test lipid emulsion (Lipidem® 20%) | Reference lipid emulsion (Lipofundin® MCT 20%) |
|---|---|---|
MCT | 50.0 g | 50.0 g |
LCT (soybean oil) | 40.0 g | 50.0 g |
Fractionated FO | 10.0 g | 0.0 g |
Egg yolk phospholipids | 6.0 g | 6.0 g |
Glycerol | 12.5 g | 12.5 g |
Essential fatty acids | ||
• Linoleic acid (n-6) | 19.2–23.2 g | 24.0–29.0 g |
• α-Linolenic acid (n-3) | 2.0–4.4 g | 2.5–5.5 g |
• Eicosapentaenoic acid +Docosahexaenoic acid (n-3) | 4.3–8.6 g | 0.0 g |
Energy content | 3995 kJ (955 kcal) | 3995 kJ (955 kcal) |
Osmolality | ~  410 mOsm/l | ~  380 mOsm/l |
Titration acidity/−alkalinity (pH 7.4) | <  0.5 mmol/l | <  0.5 mmol/l |
pH-value | 6.5–8.5 | 6.5–8.5 |