Pale yellow oil extracted from the liver of the codfish or related species; source of vitamins A and D.
A fish oil which is rich in calories and vitamins A and D.
Oil form the liver of codfish and other fishes used to treat calcium and phosphorus deficiency and as a supplementary source of vitamins A and D.
Cod-liver oil is derived from the fresh liver of the cod (Gadus callarius). It is a rich source of vitamin D, used in the prevention and treatment of rickets, and of vitamin A. Human milk contains more than enough vitamin D for the breast-fed baby, provided the mother has a balanced diet with adequate exposure to sunlight, or is taking vitamin supplements during pregnancy and lactation if considered necessary. All baby foods in the UK contain added vitamins, and therefore supplementation is unnecessary until weaning begins, and the baby starts taking cow’s milk, which contains less vitamin D than human milk.
An oil that is derived from the newly harvested liver of the cod through the application of heat, followed by cooling and processing. Once packaged, the oil displays a pale yellow hue. If produced from completely fresh cod liver and safeguarded from air exposure, the oil can possess a fairly bland flavor. Hence, oil extraction facilities are currently situated in close proximity to ports.
Cod liver oil, a light yellow oil extracted from the liver of fresh cod, serves as a valuable natural source of vitamin A and vitamin D.