Algea oil is the future

Algea oil rich in Omega-3 - 100% vegan

Vegan omega-3 straight from the source

Microalgae, with their unique photosynthesis, form the basis of our existence. They contain essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, which enter our diet indirectly through fish and seafood. Algae or seaweed oil is one such good alternative to fish consumption. It allows us to go directly to the source!

Although algae form an important base in our food chain, we still know very little about them. This is rapidly changing with increasing research and development efforts. There are an estimated 1 million different species of algae, so the research task is enormous and requires patience. The algae Chlorella and Spirulina have been known for several years, but these algae species have only insignificant omega-3 content. With the discovery of the alga Schizochytrium, we have an omega-3 rich alga available, which is a real alternative to fish consumption. Several algae species with high omega-3 content are expected to be discovered in the future.

High-dose algal oil is not only a good alternative to fish consumption, but also perhaps the only way for a global supply of omega-3 fatty acids for the population. As we know, sustainable fisheries have their natural limitations. Farmed algae, on the other hand, offer a sustainable alternative. Good for our health. Good for the oceans.

NORSAN Algea oil

NORSAN algal oil is extracted from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. This algal species consists of microscopic single-celled algae. They are particularly rich in the vegan omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA.

The alga is grown in artificial seawater and then fermented in an aqueous environment. The crude oil is extracted using a centrifuge. The process is particularly gentle on the fatty acids. NORSAN algae oil is produced in an oxygen-free processing environment so that our oil is optimally protected against oxidation. Oxidation causes an unpleasant odor and negatively affects taste. The oxidation value (TOTOX value) - also called the "freshness value" (the lower, the fresher) - is in the low range of 4 and thus illustrates the high freshness of the algae oil. Due to the cultivation of the algae, the algae oil is also very low in contaminants.

The production process of our seaweed oil is sustainable and environmentally friendly. The sea microalgae we use in Omega-3 Vegan do not come directly from the sea. They are grown in large containers in artificial seawater. This conserves resources from the sea and preserves the food base for the fish. The fish also enrich their omega-3 content with algae. In this way we do not disturb the natural ecosystem of the sea and the resources of fish and krill are spared.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE WITH LINEZAD OIL?

Both algal oil and flaxseed oil are plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed oil, however, contains only alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a precursor to EPA and DHA. The conversion of ALA into the more valuable EPA and DHA fatty acids takes place in the body only to a small extent. Therefore, the regulation of EPA/DHA deficiency does not succeed through the intake of flaxseed oil alone. In contrast, the "marine" omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are found in some algal oils.