Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most widely recognized pet food ingredients due to their essential health benefits to cats and dogs. The two most important omega-3 fatty acids are the long-chain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Microalgae grown under controlled conditions offer a fully traceable, sustainable, clean, and high-quality source of DHA long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Microalgae offer a perfect alternative to fish oil to meet the enormous global demand for omega-3 and reduce the strain on fish stocks.
Microalgae for use in pet food are grown under controlled conditions through heterotrophic fermentation in closed reactors. Non-GMO microalgae convert renewable, sustainable plant sugars into algal biomass, which is then dried into a powdered product and stabilized with natural antioxidants. Algae DHA dried biomass has a minimum DHA content of 35% and, according to recent studies, can be added before the pet food extrusion process without detrimentally affecting the stability of the DHA. Of the various specific pet health benefits DHA offers, a notable one is managing inflammatory problems in the prevention and treatment of diseases. DHA is also reported to support healthy joints, skin/coat, heart, eyes, and brain function.
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