Calamari-derived omega-3 achieves European Novel Foods Approval

Posted On: March 16, 2011

The European Union has recently approved for commercialization Pharma Marine’s Calamarine line of responsibly sourced, high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Omega-3 ingredients. Derived from the byproducts of food-grade calamari (Cephalopoda), Calamarine Omega-3 oils offer a high quality alternative to potentially overexploited fish species often used in the manufacture of high DHA Omega-3 products.

On behalf of the European Food Safety Authority, the General Chemical State Laboratory in Athens, Greece has determined that Calamarine ingredients are the substantial equivalent of tuna-derived omega-3. Further, the investigators found that heavy metals, pesticides, dioxins, and other toxins in Calamarine were well within safe levels as established by European Union Commission Regulations.

Commenting on the European Union decision, company R&D Director and Omega-3 industry veteran Asgeir Saebo stated, “We are very pleased that the European Food Safety Authority, after evaluating the scientific literature, toxicology analysis, and data on the fatty acid profile, has unanimously approved Calamarine for EU market entry. I expect that the health benefits from high DHA Calamarine oil will be superior to the typical marine-derived EPA omega-3 products. After all, DHA accounts for more than 90% of the omega-3 in the human eyes and brain and more than 70% of the omega-3 in blood and heart tissue.”

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From Issue 13 • Categories: Tags: Aquapreneur, calamari, Calamarine, Cephalopoda, DHA, EPA, fish oil, functional ingredients, marine extract, marine ingredient, marine ingredients, marine lipid, nutraceutical, omega 3 • No Comments

Carlson Laboratories Introduces Liquid CalaOmega from Calamari

Posted On: May 14, 2010

Carlson Laboratories is proud to introduce Liquid CalaOmega, its newest Norwegian marine oil. Liquid CalaOmega from calamari oil is naturally rich in DHA. Although both DHA and EPA provide cardiovascular benefits, DHA is almost exclusively the only omega-3 fatty acid in our brains and eyes. Unlike most harvested marine life, the DHA levels in calamari oil are over twice as high as the EPA levels making it a preferred source. Liquid CalaOmega provides 800 mg of DHA and 400 mg of EPA per delicious lemon-flavored teaspoon.

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Norwegian Omega-3 oil from Calamari hits the market

Posted On: February 24, 2010

Pharma Marine Group, founded by Omega-3 industry veteran Leif Gjendemsjø, has recently introduced Calamarine™ a line of eco-friendly high DHA Omega-3 ingredients for use in dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and functional food items. Derived from the byproducts of food-grade calamari (Cephalopoda), Calamarine™ Omega-3 oils offer a highly sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.

Calamari naturally contains high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An increasing body of research supports DHA as the more efficacious option for addressing most of the common health conditions supported by Omega-3 supplementation.

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From Issue 9 • Categories: Tags: calamari, fish oil, marine ingredients, nutraceutical, omega 3, seafood byproducts, squid • No Comments