National Starch and Food Innovation

May 9, 2005
Nothing fishy about encapsulated omega-3s

Despite all the health benefits being associated with omega-3 fatty acids, their marine and fish oil sources can be problematic for flavor. The vendor has taken omega-3 oils from Omega Protein and encapsulated them, which produces a clean, stable and flowable powder that can be used in breads, tortillas, wraps, nutrition bars and other baked goods without affecting the flavor of the finished product.