Cognis to Launch Omevital Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Under the brand name Omevital, and available in ethyl ester and triglyceride forms, the new range of marine-origin oils delivers products of outstanding quality and purity, ultra-refined through state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.

31/10/06 Cognis will unveil its new range of high quality omega-3 fish oil products at this year’s Health Ingredients Europe event in Frankfurt. Under the brand name Omevital, and available in ethyl ester and triglyceride forms, the new range of marine-origin oils delivers products of outstanding quality and purity, ultra-refined through state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, in accordance with Pharma GMP standards.

“Omevital offers tremendous opportunities to enhance food and food supplement products with some of the finest omega-3 fish oils on the market“, said Petra Müller, Global Product Line Manager for Omevital. “Cognis is able to offer consistent supply from high quality sustainable sources, and extensive quality control ensures excellent standards of purity. The range is positioned to enable customers to profit from the escalating consumer demand for these polyunsaturated fatty acids“, she said.

After decades of study, the long-chain fatty acids EPA and DHA have been scientifically proven to have health benefits for the heart. Crucially, this body of evidence has resulted in approved health claims that can drive product sales. Market surveys have confirmed that consumers are not only aware of omega-3 fatty acids, but that their highlighted presence encourages product purchase.

Now, as scientific data accumulates, there is keen interest in the potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the brain - a health platform that the Cognis team is examining closely.

With the launch of Omevital omega-3 fatty acids, Cognis Nutrition & Health has added a significant new member to its existing family of premium ingredients that provide scientifically-proven, marketable health benefits: Tonalin CLA natural source conjugated linoleic acid; Vegapure plant sterols and sterol esters; and Xangold natural lutein esters.