Eukaryotic microorganisms for producing lipids and antioxidants
AssigneeDSM Nutritional Products AG
InventorsAdam M BURJA, Helia RADIANINGTYAS, Colin James BARROW, Anthony James WINDUST
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Abstract
Disclosed are compositions and methods related to eukaryotic microorganisms that can produce unsaturated fatty acids which can be purified and used.
Claims14
1-100. (canceled)
A lipid composition comprising from 25 wt. % to 40 wt. % of n-3 DHA, from 6 wt. % to 10 wt. % n-6 DPA, and from 0 wt. % to 3 wt. % of n-3 EPA.
The lipid composition of claim 1, wherein further comprising 11 wt. % to 15 wt. % of myristic acid.
The lipid composition of claim 1, wherein further comprising 3 wt. % to 7 wt. % of palmitoleic acid.
The lipid composition of claim 1, wherein further comprising at least 1 wt. % carotenoid material.
The lipid composition of any one of claims 1-4, wherein said lipid composition is derived from a eukaryotic microorganism Thraustochytrium sp.
The lipid composition of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said lipid composition further comprising an effective amount of at least one added antioxidant to provide oxidative stability.
A food product, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical composition for animals or humans, comprising the lipid composition of any one of claims 1 to 6.
The food product of claim 7, wherein the food product is an infant formula.
The food product of claim 7, wherein the food product is milk, a beverage, a therapeutic drink, a nutritional drink, or a combination thereof.
The food product of claim 7, wherein the food product is an additive for animal or human food.
The food product of claim 7, wherein the food product is a nutritional supplement.
The food product of claim 7, wherein the food product is an animal feed.
The animal feed of claim 63, wherein the animal feed is an aquaculture feed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.