DSM Nutritional Products Ltd and Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH today announced they have entered into a joint development agreement for algae-based omega-3 fatty acid products for animal nutrition, in particular in aquaculture and pet food applications. The aim is to meet the increasing demand for omega-3 fatty acids by harnessing naturally occurring marine algae using sustainable, biotechnological processes based on natural, non-marine resources.
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| Image: Chris Parfitt |
The envisioned algae-based omega-3 fatty
acid products will be high value, natural and sustainable alternatives to fish
oil, whose supply is finite. This will help the animal nutrition industry keep
up with increasing demand without endangering fish stocks and will contribute
to healthy and sustainable animal nutrition.
Just like humans, animals also need their
daily intake of essential, longchain polyunsaturated fatty acids in their diet
to ensure healthy growth. Until now, these fatty acids have been added to aquaculture
feed almost exclusively from marine sources such as fish oil and fishmeal.
By using algae, DSM and Evonik are looking to
contribute to a more sustainable aquaculture industry. DSM and Evonik expect
that in Q4 2015 they will be able to report the first results of the
algae-based omega-3 fatty acid product development.
Visit the Evonik site HERE. And the DSM site HERE.
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