Enhancing Omega-3 in diets

Millennial Salmon Project maximizes inclusion of AlgaPrime DHA keeping performance in feed production - Seite 2

These findings represent an important step for fish nutrition, illustrating the viability of sustainability gains by increasing the use of ingredients with high concentrations of omega-3, something a reliance on fish oil alone could not accomplish. At the same time, it is great news to the aquaculture industry, enabling the strategic management of omega-3 levels in feed to facilitate the production growth, a much-needed tool in view of increasing pressure on our oceans and the supply gap of traditional marine resources.

“The application of AlgaPrime DHA at different inclusion rates minimize manufacturing process constrains due to its high omega-3 DHA content, optimal lipid level, ideal mixability, and thermostability, giving feed manufactures a new tool to explore and develop omega-3 DHA inclusions and advance nutrition for health,” said Cristian Atienza, Technical Application Manager at Corbion.

AlgaPrime DHA LS is made from a single-cell algae strain grown at scale using industrial fermentation to produce DHA while ensuring feasibility for feed manufacturers and salmon producers. With a higher DHA concentration compared to fish oil and other alternatives, inclusion of AlgaPrime DHA LS in feed can maintain or raise omega-3 levels in healthy diets, reducing the dependency for fish oil, thereby helping to preserve the environment.

“As a leading global player in sustainable nutrition, Corbion is constantly seeking to create new innovative and sustainable solutions, and we are pleased that the results of this study affirm the technical performance of AlgaPrime DHA LS is enabling the industry to use a sustainable source of omega-3 at high inclusion levels,” said Tim Rutten, Vice President of Nutrition at Corbion.

Learn more about Millennial Salmon Project here: millennialsalmon.org

About Corbion

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.