High content of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA

The algea oil is extracted from the microalgea Schizochytrium sp., which has a high content of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA.

Most algea oils (so far developed) offers only the DHA. However, our body needs both DHA and EPA, so with Schizochytrium sp. we had the right raw material for the NORSAN Omega-3 Vegan oil and capsules.

Sustainability

Algea oil is the sustainable answer for a sufficient high intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

The marine habitats have a natural limit to how much fish can be caught without endagering the fish stocks and marine environment. On the other hand, there is a high need for omega-3 fatty acids, as 9 out of 10 has a significant omega-3 deficit. 

The solution lies with algea oil, as it is grown in artificial seawater and it is therefore no real limits for how much can be grown. Since these microalgae also are the food basis for fish and krill, consuming algea oil is leaping one step (or two) and going directly to the source.

100% vegan

NORSAN algea oil is a 100% vegetable oil and therefore suitable for a vegan diet.

The algae oil is produced in separate facilities that those for fish oil. With a high content of both the marine omega-3s DHA and EPA, the NORSAN algea oil offers a real vegan alternative to consuming fish or fish oils.

Extraction

The alga is cultivated in artificial seawater and then fermented in an aqueous environment.

The crude oil is extracted with the aid of a centrifuge. The process is particularly gentle on the fatty acids. NORSAN Algae Oil is produced in an oxygen-free processing environment, so our oil is optimally protected from oxidation.The cultivation of the algae also makes the algae oil very low in pollutants. We used a modern plant that filters the oil in a unique way. 

Low TOTOX value

The algea oil has very low oxidation values. Oxidation causes unpleasant odor and negatively affects the taste. The oxidation value (TOTOX value) can be seen as a “freshness” value; the lower value, the fresher the oil. For the algea oil, the TOTOX values ranges between 3 and 5, which indicates a very high freshness.