Stabilization of omega-3 fatty acids in saturated fat microparticles having low linoleic acid content

摘要

An omega-3 fatty acid supplementation fat blend includes one part by weight of an omega-3 enriching oil containing EPA and/or DHA fatty acids that has been combined and diluted with at least one-half part by weight of a low linoleic acid content oxidatively stabilizing saturated fat. The omega-3 supplementation fat blend is incorporated into stabilized aqueous suspensions including beverages and foods.

主权项

1. A cow's milk beverage product made by supplementing cow's milk with an Omega Supplementation Fat Blend to provide at least 10 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per 250 g serving of said beverage product, wherein the Omega Supplementation Fat Blend comprises:
(a) one part by weight of an Enriching Oil containing an omega-3 fatty acid selected from the group consisting of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); alpha-linolenic acid (ALA); a combination of DHA and EPA; a combination of DHA and ALA; a combination of EPA and ALA; and a combination of DHA, EPA and ALA; (b) between one-half part and 20 parts by weight of an Oxidative Stabilization Fat containing less than 20% by weight of linoleic acid; and (c) at least one fat soluble antioxidant;wherein said Omega Supplementation Fat Blend is formed by mixing to uniformity said Enriching Oil with said Oxidative Stabilization Fat prior to supplementation of said cow's milk; and wherein said Omega Supplementation Fat Blend comprises said at least one fat soluble antioxidant and at least about 30% by weight of a saturated fatty acid or a combination of saturated fatty acids.