Consumers are all for omega-3s, but many don’t consume the recommended daily amounts. Dairy products are an excellent delivery vehicle, but fortifying dairy foods with the fatty acids is challenging on many levels.
DHA has been used in foods in the United States since 2002. Horizon’s Organic Milk with DHA Omega-3 contains DHA from algal oil in the amount of 32 milligrams per 8 ounces. The milk is sold in half-gallons in whole, reduced-fat, low-fat or fat-free versions. Horizon Organic will introduce single-serve boxes this year.
Consumers are hooked on omega-3 fatty acids. And they are likely to stay on the line as research supporting omega-3s’ health benefits continues to amass.