Consumers are continuously shaping the supplement market. From brain health to heart health and women’s health, there is an increasing need for functional food brands to cater to a wide range of health-specific issues.
Discovering the right ingredient to use in your next formulation is often a challenge. Areas to consider include manufacturing ease, ingredient purity, its sustainability factor, and if it’s food-grade approved. When it comes to omega-3, there is also a question surrounding authenticity. Brands must be aware that the origin of ingredients must be verified before placing claims on their products. For example, in a recent market screening analysis by Orivo, 36% of all omega-3 supplements bought from Amazon and TMALL were fraudulent, and up to 71% of salmon oil products tested contained no salmon oil 1 .
At biomega ® , we can assist with formulations for your next product. So, if you’re looking for an ingredient that contains natural omega-3 and is truly authentic, you’re in the right place.
Our natural SalMe Salmon Oil
SalMe Salmon Oil from biomega ® is both a functional and versatile ingredient for the health and nutrition market. Naturally processed from high quality and sustainably sourced Atlantic salmon raw materials, the oil has a beautiful red-orange appearance, which is retained through its nutritional profile This gentle transference of nutrients is preserved through our patented and continuous enzymatic hydrolysis manufacturing process, enabling the oil to maintain its natural and pure status.
How it benefits your formulations
Sustainability isn’t just a buzz word any longer. We know our customers are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact by choosing ingredients that enable them to do so. Our SalMe Salmon Oil contains no chemicals, derivatives and is GMO-free due to the way it is processed in our biorefineries. In addition, we’re working on European commissioned projects with key stakeholders to further reduce our biorefinery emissions and recirculate our energy processes to promote a circular economy.
How it benefits consumers
We know that there are three main types of omega-3: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) found in plants, and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which are found in animal foods and algae. Foods that contain omega-3 – including oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel and sardines – are also naturally rich in EPA and DHA.
For consumers, this is important as many studies cite that consuming more EPA and DHA from foods or dietary supplements can lower triglyceride levels 2 . This, in turn, can lower the consumer’s risk of developing heart conditions. Fortunately, SalMe Salmon Oil contains a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
Of course, SalMe Salmon Oil is not like every other fish oil. It’s also rich in natural astaxanthin, which is known to have many beneficial effects on the human body, including in immunity, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases 3 . As biomega ® SalMe Salmon Oil contains more than 4mg of astaxanthin per kg, it naturally supports the body to reduce inflammatory effects that can often be triggered by poor diet.
Talk to our team of experts
At biomega ® , we value vitality. Not only is delivering a healthy lifestyle part of our mission, but it’s also part of a wider industry goal, ensuring nutritional needs are met on a global scale. The omega-3 fatty acids make us stronger – so why not talk to our team of experts to strengthen your product portfolio? Get in touch with us today .
References
1. Orivo, Omega-3 Market Screening – US, EU and Asia, May 2024
2. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, accessed May 2024. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids -Consumer/
3. Ekpe L et al, 2018 Journal of Molecular Pathophysiology. 7. 1. 10.5455/jmp.20180627120817.