Sustainable omega-3 enhancement

Replacing fish oil

Fish oil has traditionally been the primary source of long chain omega-3s, and global demand for omega-3s is growing in aquaculture, human, and animal nutrition markets.

Because of that rising demand, the availability of wild caught fish is reaching its limit; in fact, supply has been essentially flat for years.

Corbion responded to this challenge, leveraging its expertise in fermentation to sustainably produce microalgae, which are the original source of marine long chain omega-3s, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).

The result of our efforts – AlgaPrime™ DHA – provides a sustainable alternative to fish oil and oils present in fishmeal produced from forage fish, helping to reduce pressure on global forage fisheries. This solution also offers an effective way to enhance omega-3 content in a variety of animal nutrition and pet food products.

Preserving what matters

In working to develop a viable alternative to traditional sources of fish oil, Corbion understood that finding ways to relieve pressure on marine resources was not enough; our solution needed to be sustainable unto itself. Our answer to this challenge – AlgaPrime DHA – is built to help meet market demand over the long term. We have completed a full Life Cycle Assessment for AlgaPrime DHA, demonstrating that the product offers a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional sources of fish oil.