Omega-6 ARA oil and powder

Applications

MarisOmega specializes in natural fungal omega-6 ARA oil for infant and young child nutrition, a fatty acid that plays a crucial role in infant formula. We provide omega-6 ARA oil and powder for applications demanding a clean taste and high oxidative stability, such as infant formula and fortified health foods. Our products boast a high ingredient load, ensuring extended shelf stability, and we offer assistance with shelf-life testing for our customers.

MarisOmega’s manufacturing partnerships make it easy to develop new products. With a wide range of formulas, different ingredient loads and shell matrix formulations, we can provide exactly the omega-6 ARA oil or powder you need. Where needed and commercially feasible, customized variations can be developed and tested at pilot scale, efficiently and fast. Our range includes protein-based formulas as well as starch-based products for hypoallergenic and acidic foods. Applications for our omega-6 ARA oils and powders include infant formula, dietary supplements and functional foods.

Sourcing and manufacturing

Our omega-6 ARA oils and powders are derived from natural strains of single-cell ARA fungi (Mortierella alpina). Compliant with European Union regulations on single-cell oils as novel foods, we adhere to all regional requirements, encompassing conditions of use, specific demands for infant nutrition, and organic product standards. Our collaboration extends to cutting-edge facilities that meet both local and international standards, including good manufacturing practices and food hygiene.

Every product undergoes meticulous third-party testing, in addition to assessments conducted throughout the production process. Our approach to sourcing and qualifying omega-6 ingredients goes beyond mere specification compliance. This involves:

Adopting a comprehensive perspective that includes evaluating primary raw materials,
Scrutinizing all processing steps along the value chain,
Assessing processing aids and additives,
Ensuring contaminant removal and product safety,
Considering regulatory implications such as patents and novel food conditions of use,
Incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria.

We offer various types of premium-quality omega-6 ARA oil and powder, all of which must meet the strict quality criteria we set. As an example, see below the supply-chain set-up and quality criteria for our omega-6 ARA oil: MarisARA Powder.

Case study omega-6 ARA oil: MarisARA Powder

All ingredients are tested to comply with internal standards, including a lack of genetic modification and regulatory compliance for all relevant applications and markets.
All water-soluble ingredients are dissolved and blended under vacuum condition to avoid undesireable oxygen entry. DHA oil is added by an in-line emulsification process, keeping temperatures low for the best protection from oxidative impairment.
The homogenization and pasteurization processes have been optimized for limited duration and low temperature, which also applies to minimum standing times in holding tanks.
The spray-drying process is carried out at temperatures considerably below industry standard. Besides limiting oxidation, this low temperature is also beneficial for the microcapsules’ shell integrity. At higher temperatures, more rapid water migration from the shell may impair its stability.
Packaging is carried out in a fully closed, fully automated area, utilizing robots and automated guided vehicles, providing the highest safety and precision. The product is then filled in bags of various sizes, combining vacuum and inert gases to avoid any oxygen contact.

Stringent ingredient testing

All ingredients are tested to comply with internal standards, including a lack of genetic modification and regulatory compliance for all relevant applications and markets.

Oxygen-free handling

All water-soluble ingredients are dissolved and blended under vacuum condition to avoid undesireable oxygen entry. DHA oil is added by an in-line emulsification process, keeping temperatures low for the best protection from oxidative impairment.

Low-temperature processing

The homogenization and pasteurization processes have been optimized for limited duration and low temperature, which also applies to minimum standing times in holding tanks.

Automated packaging

Packaging is carried out in a fully closed, fully automated area, utilizing robots and automated guided vehicles, providing the highest safety and precision. The product is then filled in bags of various sizes, combining vacuum and inert gases to avoid any oxygen contact.

Optimized spray-drying

The spray-drying process is carried out at temperatures considerably below industry standard. Besides limiting oxidation, this low temperature is also beneficial for the microcapsules’ shell integrity. At higher temperatures, more rapid water migration from the shell may impair its stability.