Ingredient supplier dsm-firmenich has launched Life’sDHA B54-0100, the company’s most potent algal DHA oil to date. The ingredient can help manufacturers address challenges such as pill fatigue and convenience.
 
The new DHA oil delivers 545 mg of DHA and 80 mg of EPA per gram, which is equivalent to 620 mg of omega-3 triglycerides, enabling the development of smaller, more cost-effective capsules with higher DHA concentrations.
 
The oil is also free from fishy odors and aftertaste, opening up opportunities for more appealing formats such as gummies, chews, and other candy formats.
 
Sourcing DHA directly from algae in strictly-controlled conditions also provides a sustainable and contaminant-free alternative to fish oil, the company noted.
 
“Fish oil supply is not limitless. But algae are. That’s why we introduced ‘life’s’ to the market,’ said Brent MacDonald, business development director of algal lipids. “Our mission is to close the omega-3 deficiency gap and ensure that the 80% of the global population currently not meeting daily recommended intake can benefit from these essential nutrients without harming marine life. Life’sDHA B54-0100 can help to achieve exactly that. It brings all the science-based benefits of DHA but at lower inclusion levels, transforms the sensory experience of omega-3 consumption, and is good for the planet, making it ideal for applications across the supplement space. Plus, since it’s derived from algae, it also offers reliability in cost and supply chain stability.”
 
Earlier this year, dsm-firmenich also introduced life’sOmega 03020 to the North American market. This is the first and only single-source algal omega-3 with the same EPA:DHA ratio found in standard fish oil, but with twice the potency and desirable organoleptic properties.
 
The company is also slated to launch two new EPA-rich products in 2025 under the “life’s” portfolio.