Originally published October 4 2005
Canadian food company prepares to launch omega-3 oil
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Vegelip has pioneered a gel oil that will help restaurants reduce the amount of trans fats in its products, a move that will be mandatory in 2006 when legislation takes effect in the United States that will sharply curb the amount of trans fat allowed in food products.
Végélip developed the technology to replace animal-derived trans and saturated fats in a wide range of products with a gel made from healthy oils like canola, flax, fish or marine oils.
Texturized, thermo-resistant and thermo-irreversible, the gel -- also called Végélip -- can be blended to meet the manufacturers specific needs.
Although soy has been used in place of trans- and saturated fats in the past, Végélip claims to offer vastly superior formulating properties.
In January 2006 new legislation comes into effect in the United States that will make it compulsory for food manufacturers to label trans fats in their products.
"Demand for technology to make better functional foods is increasing ten fold," Emilio Taddio, Végélip's VP sales and marketing told NutraIngredients-USA.com.
There are two versions available: one, which does not melt at high temperatures, is suitable for use in processed meat products, sausages and burgers; the other is creamier and is intended to replace butterfats in dairy products, such as milk, ice cream, cheese and yoghurt.
As for the hamburger, it contains 300mg of omega-3 -- enough for a food to make an omega-3 claim.
In May it launched through Cadinal Foods, IGA and Sobeys and in July in 12,000 Safeway stores across Canada.
Nutrinor launched an omega-3 milk containing Végélip in October 2004, and Safeway in April 2005.
Upcoming products include cholesterol-free omega-3 ice cream, omega-3 hard and soft cheeses using Végélip in place of dairy fat, béchamel and alfredo sauces and delicatessen products.
Tests are also underway with three Canadian manufacturers to use the gel in place of hydrogenated oil in vegetarian patties.
Although the upcoming opportunities are centred on Canada, Taddio said that the company is looking to expand into the US and is looking for partners in Europe.
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