life’sDHA® is our vegetarian source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3, derived from algae, that provides important brain and eye health benefits throughout all stages of life. This plant-based nutritional lipid is ideal for helping you address the growing vegan and vegetarian consumer segments. In fact, our broad portfolio of lipid forms can work in numerous applications, including baking, dairy, cereal, bars and more.
Many people incorrectly believe that fish produce their own DHA, when in fact it’s the algae in their food chain that delivers it. With life’sDHA® we go straight to the source to deliver a sustainable, high-quality product, rich in DHA omega-3.
What’s more, as the global leader in nutritional lipids, we’ll support you every step of the way with expert advice on your product’s development and everything else you need to turn your idea into a product on the shelves that keeps the world’s growing population healthy. Whatever you need, dsm-firmenich can provide it safely, efficiently and with the highest quality.
To succeed in today's food and beverage market you need a partner that understands the trends driving consumer preference; and knows how to deliver the qualities needed to help you create differentiated products.
Incorporate algal omega-3 into your foods and beverages seamlessly with our versatile delivery forms that allow fortification even in the most challenging applications.
Ensure great taste and texture throughout shelf life by using the highest-quality algal omega-3 that don’t compromise on the sensory qualities of your products.
Rely on algal omega-3 with the highest safety standards, minimizing risk of contamination via environmental pollutants such as heavy metals and toxins.
Use algal omega-3 forms with excellent handling properties and the ability to cope with different processing conditions.
Benefit from our technical expertise and support throughout the entire product development cycle.
Collaborate with a partner that combines a long and proven track record in omega-3 production with cutting-edge innovation to give you a competitive edge.
Fortification of dairy products with algal DHA can enable consumers, at all stages of life, to enjoy all the health benefits of DHA, via the products they already love to consume every day.
With life’sDHA® we can help you grasp these opportunities and overcome some of the traditional fortification challenges associated with a whole range of both traditional and alternatives to dairy applications.
For example, life’sDHA® avoids the oxidation effects that often cause off-smell and off-taste in dairy fortified with long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids. It also delivers excellent shelf-life stability – and at very small dosages.
In all cases, you can be certain that our dairy experts will always be on-hand to support you with in-depth formulation expertise at every step of the process.
With our latest scientific whitepaper about algal omega-3 fatty acids in fresh dairy and alternatives.
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