Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFAs] include DHA & EPA from fish oils and algae as
well as GLA from plant oils. Within the past five years algal fermentation processes
for DHA and ARA have been commercially established.
PUFAs have established successful outlets as:
dietary supplements for cholesterol reduction, cardiovascular and various health
indications,
food additives in margarine, bread, and milk and eggs
infant foods for pre-term and first-age formulations
This survey reviews the output, producers, applications and prives for PUFAs from fish oils,
plant oils and algal fermentation. All producers of PUFAs worldwide are identified and
their output, product range and sales are given. Current prices of PUFAs from fish oils,
plamt oils and algae [DHA and ARA] are given.
In a final Executive Summary the projected markets for PUFAs by 2015
- dietary supplements
- food additives
- infant nutrition
are discussed
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