DHA Algae Oil CWS 20% is an algae oil DHA product processed by microencapsulation technology, mainly used to improve the stability, absorption rate and application range of DHA. The following is an introduction from the purpose, characteristics and related technical background:
I. Usage
- Infant Nutrition Supplement
- As the core ingredient of infant formula, complementary food and nutritional supplements, it supports brain and retinal development. DHA accounts for 20% of cerebral cortex lipids and more than 50% of retinal lipids, which is crucial for the intellectual and visual development of infants.
- Suitable for premature infants or infants with low birth weight, helping to improve fatty acid nutrition and visual function.
- Health of pregnant and lactating women
- Promote the development of fetal brain cells and retina, reduce the risk of premature birth, and improve the emotional health of pregnant women.
- Food and health product fortification
- Widely added to liquid milk, yogurt, snacks, baked goods, etc. to enhance the nutritional value of ordinary foods.
- Medical and special medical uses
- Studies have shown its potential for use in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases and special medical formula foods.
II. Features
- High stability and antioxidant properties
- Microencapsulation technology (such as soft capsule powder or bead blasting process) is used to isolate oxygen and light through physical packaging to reduce the risk of DHA oxidation. Some patented technologies can withstand high temperatures and acidic environments to extend the shelf life.
- High purity and safety
- Algae oil DHA is derived from microalgae (such as Schizochytrium and Crypthecodinium cohnii) fermented in a closed laboratory to avoid marine heavy metal pollution. The DHA content accounts for more than 45% of the total oil content, and some strains can reach 61%.
- It does not contain EPA (a common component of fish oil DHA), which is more suitable for infants and pregnant women.
- Optimized absorption efficiency
- Some products use the “breast milk DHA” structure (Sn-2 position DHA) or emulsification technology to increase the absorption rate to 5-9 times that of ordinary preparations, and directly enter the brain through the intestinal mucosa.
- Diverse application forms
- It can be made into a variety of dosage forms such as liquid, powder, gel candy, etc. to meet the needs of different scenarios. For example, thin rubber capsules can be directly dissolved in warm water or milk, which is convenient for infants and young children to take.
III. Technical background and innovation
- Breakthrough in microalgae fermentation technology
- Domestic companies (such as Nugne pharma) have optimized the production process, shortened the cycle and reduced costs by mixed fermentation of Crypthecodinium cohnii and Schizochytrium, and the DHA content has been significantly increased.
- The Schizochytrium strain developed by Dr. Huang, the Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has a DHA purity of 65%, and the production technology has reached the international advanced level.
- Patent and certification guarantee
- Patented technologies covering algae selection, fermentation, extraction and other links ensure stable quality.
- Passed international authoritative standards such as EU new resource food certification and US FDA certification.
- Infant formula high standard testing
- Adopting infant formula food standards, additional testing of harmful substances such as mercury, chromium, benzopyrene, etc., the safety is far superior to ordinary food grade algae oil.
Fourth, market and application trends
- Demand growth: In 2022, the market size of algae oil DHA in China will reach 500 million yuan, and the annual output will increase to 1,200 tons, with an annual compound growth rate of 22%.
- Technical direction: In the future, we will focus on improving the photothermal stability of DHA, developing new dosage forms (such as phospholipid complexes), and expanding its application in the fields of medicine and cosmetics.
Summary
DHA algae oil CWS powder 20% solves the problem of easy oxidation and low absorption rate of traditional DHA through technological innovation, and is especially suitable for infants and pregnant women who have high requirements for safety and stability. It has a wide range of application scenarios, and with the breakthrough of domestic production technology, domestic products have occupied a dominant position in the market and are gradually moving towards internationalization.
