Stabilization of omega-3 fatty acids in saturated fat microparticles having low linoleic acid content
AssigneePerlman Consulting, LLC
InventorDaniel Perlman
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Abstract
An omega-3 fatty acid supplementation fat blend includes one part by weight of an omega-3 enriching oil containing EPA and/or DHA fatty acids that has been combined and diluted with at least one-half part by weight of a low linoleic acid content oxidatively stabilizing saturated fat. The omega-3 supplementation fat blend is incorporated into stabilized aqueous suspensions including beverages and foods.
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A cow's milk beverage product made by supplementing cow's milk with an Omega Supplementation Fat Blend to provide at least 10 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per 250 g serving of said beverage product, wherein the Omega Supplementation Fat Blend comprises:
- (a) one part by weight of an Enriching Oil containing an omega-3 fatty acid selected from the group consisting of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA);
- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA);
- alpha-linolenic acid (ALA);
- a combination of DHA and EPA;
- a combination of DHA and ALA;
- a combination of EPA and ALA;
- and a combination of DHA, EPA and ALA;
- and
- (b) between one-half part and 10 parts by weight of an Oxidative Stabilization Fat containing less than 20% by weight of linoleic acid, wherein the Oxidative Stabilization Fat is selected from the group consisting of milkfat, palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, and combinations thereof;
- wherein said Omega Supplementation Fat Blend is formed by mixing to uniformity said Enriching Oil with said Oxidative Stabilization Fat prior to supplementation of said cow's milk;
- and wherein said Omega Supplementation Fat Blend comprises at least about 30% by weight of a saturated fatty acid or a combination of saturated fatty acids.
An Omega Supplementation Fat Blend, comprising a uniform blend of:
- (a) one part by weight of an Enriching Oil containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA);
- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA);
- alpha-linolenic acid (ALA);
- a combination of DHA and EPA;
- a combination of DHA and ALA;
- a combination of EPA and ALA;
- or a combination of DHA, EPA and ALA;
- and
- (b) between one-half part and 10 parts by weight of an Oxidative Stabilization Fat containing less than 20% by weight of linoleic acid, wherein the Oxidative Stabilization Fat is selected from the group consisting of milkfat, palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, and combinations thereof;
- wherein said Omega Supplementation Fat Blend comprises at least about 30% by weight of a saturated fatty acid or a combination of saturated fatty acids.
A method of making a stabilized aqueous suspension, comprising:
- (a) blending one part by weight of an Enriching Oil with between one-half part and 10 parts by weight of a liquid Oxidative Stabilization Fat, thereby forming an Omega Supplementation Fat Blend;
- wherein the Enriching Oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA);
- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA);
- alpha linolenic acid (ALA);
- a combination of DHA and EPA;
- a combination of DHA and ALA;
- a combination of EPA and ALA;
- or a combination of DHA, EPA and ALA;
- wherein the Oxidative Stabilization Fat contains less than 20% by weight of linoleic acid and is selected from the group consisting of milkfat, palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, and combinations thereof;
- wherein said Omega Supplementation Fat Blend comprises at least about 30% by weight of a saturated fatty acid or a combination of saturated fatty acids;
- and
- (b) homogenizing the Omega Supplementation Fat Blend formed in (a) with an aqueous suspension, thereby forming the stabilized aqueous suspension;
- wherein a sufficient amount of the Supplementation Fat Blend is homogenized in (b) with the aqueous suspension to provide at least 10 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA);
- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA);
- alpha-linoleic acid (ALA);
- a combination of DHA and EPA;
- a combination of DHA and ALA;
- a combination of EPA and ALA;
- or a combination of DHA, EPA and ALA per normal serving of the stabilized aqueous suspension.
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