What is MEG-3®? |
Technology |
Applications
MEG-3® is the brand name of our Omega-3 ingredient which is recognized by both business customers and consumers as the safe and trusted brand of Omega-3 fish oil.
MEG-3® means adding value and differentiation for our business customers by providing:
- Regulatory Expertise
- Technical Support
- Marketing Support
- Staff Education and Training Support
- Professional Education Support
Our MEG-3® powder is manufactured using our exclusive
Powder-loc™ technology. Powder-loc™ utilizes patented double shell protection, producing a free flowing, dry powder with a unique molecular construction that locks in the health benefits of Omega-3 and locks out even the slightest hint of fishiness.
Competitive advantages of using MEG-3® Omega-3 powder:
- No impact on the taste, smell or texture of the food product
- Patented double shell protection
- Contains both critical nutrients, EPA and DHA, in a high payload (on average 90 mg EPA + 60 mg DHA per gram of powder)
- Free flowing powder
- Dispersible in water or oil
- Twelve month shelf-life at 40°F
- No loss of Omega-3 EPA/DHA during process or shelf-life
- Works over a wide range of pH and water activity
- Superior process tolerance for ease of formulation
- Withstands the demands of food processing, including pasteurization, heat processing, homogenization, and extrusion
We have a variety of MEG-3® powders for you to chose from depending on your product's needs. Both our Omega-3 powders and our DHA powders are available in Kosher and Halal.
MEG-3® powder is very versatile and has been successfully incorporated, through the use of ONC’s patented micro-encapsulation technology, Powder-loc™, into a wide range of food products including, but not limited to:
- baked goods
- milk
- yogurt
- juice
- nutrition bars
- pasta sauce
- frozen dairy desserts
- confectionary
- dry mix drink products
