Our Technology
Purification and Formulation Technology
Hormel Foods' purification and formulation technology allows us to provide high quality omega-3 fish oils that make it easy for our customers to include in their food applications. Incorporating Eterna™ omega-3 fish oils into your food products demonstrates your commitment to consumer health and wellness and helps facilitate healthier, more active lifestyles.
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Proprietary Purification Technology
Biologically active components in Eterna™ brand omega-3 fish oils are specifically designed to be incorporated into your prepared food products. Hormel Foods' proprietary purification technology eliminates virtually all free radicals, pro-oxidation species and bad cholesterol — resulting in omega-3 fish oil that's ideal for food.
Patented Formulation Technology
Elevated levels of bad cholesterols (LDL-cholesterol and VLDL-cholesterol) are major risk factors in cardiovascular disease. Hormel Foods' patented formulations provide synergistic effects of ultra-low cholesterol omega-3 fish oils and plant sterols to help the body provide a natural way to lower bad cholesterols.
Our proprietary and patented technologies allow us to incorporate Eterna™ omega-3 fish oils and free plant sterols in a variety of products at efficacious levels*. Here are some examples of our successful applications.
| Product | Serving Size | EPA plus DHA per serving** |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Wheat Bread | 50 g | 50-300 mg |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Bars | 50 g | 50-300 mg |
| Yogurt | 227 g (8 oz) | 50-100 mg |
| Retorted products | 227-284 g (8-10 oz) | 50-150 mg |
| Drinks | 227 g (8 oz) | 50-100 mg |
* These are examples of specific proprietary formulations.
** Maximum levels tested by Hormel Specialty Products. Levels may vary depending on individual formulations.
